330th ST over Bear Creek
PoorBuchanan County, Iowa · 087103605 · Structure no. 000000000016120
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2022
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 648
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
330th ST over Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 330th ST over Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 648 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2042. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 330th ST over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is 330th ST over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.
How much traffic does 330th ST over Bear Creek carry?
About 648 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is 330th ST over Bear Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 330th ST over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.