FM 290 St. over Bear Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 087090901 · Structure no. 000000000081361
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 156 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 290 St. over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 290 St. over Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2043. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 290 St. over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 290 St. 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does FM 290 St. over Bear Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is FM 290 St. over Bear Creek?
The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 290 St. over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.