252nd ST over Bear Creek
GoodBuchanan County, Iowa · 088092103 · Structure no. 000000000082211
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
252nd ST over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying 252nd ST over Bear Creek in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 252nd ST over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is 252nd 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 2022.
How much traffic does 252nd ST over Bear Creek carry?
About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 252nd ST over Bear Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns 252nd ST over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.