US Bridges

Local 265th ST over Bear CR

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088092703 · Structure no. 000000000082230

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local 265th ST over Bear CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying Local 265th ST over Bear CR in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 190 by 2043. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLocal 265th ST
CrossesBear CR
Location088092703
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.40733, -91.88805
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2013)
Projected traffic190 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local 265th ST over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local 265th ST over Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Local 265th ST over Bear CR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Local 265th ST over Bear CR?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Local 265th ST over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.