Ia 150 over Bear Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of CR D-47 · Structure no. 000000000015921
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 197 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,650
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 150 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 150 over Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 4,650 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,650 by 2043. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 150 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 150 over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 150 over Bear Creek carry?
About 4,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ia 150 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 150 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.