Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. N of Jct. SR D48 · Structure no. 000000000015911
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,530
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,530 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,530 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek carry?
About 4,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 150 over Branch Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.