L48 J Ave over Bear Creek
GoodCherokee County, Iowa · 093413402 · Structure no. 000000000109891
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 489
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L48 J Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying L48 J Ave over Bear Creek in Cherokee 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 489 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 489 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L48 J Ave over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is L48 J Ave 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does L48 J Ave over Bear Creek carry?
About 489 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is L48 J Ave over Bear Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns L48 J Ave over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.