305th ST over Bear Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · S17 T87N R09W · Structure no. 000000000081381
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Other
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 71 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
305th ST over Bear Creek is a steel continuous other carrying 305th ST over Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 305th ST over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is 305th 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 2023.
How much traffic does 305th ST over Bear Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 305th ST over Bear Creek?
The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 305th ST over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.