US Bridges

C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek

Good

Clayton County, Iowa · 00000 · Structure no. 000000000118331

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
108
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesC 5X Harvester RD
CrossesBear Creek
Location00000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.71896, -91.34113
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic108 (2022)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is C 5X Harvester RD 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek carry?

About 108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns C 5X Harvester RD over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.