US Bridges

Fleetwood RD over Bear CR

Poor

Clayton County, Iowa · 091052206 · Structure no. 000000000118475

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
589
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleetwood RD over Bear CR is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fleetwood RD over Bear CR in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 95 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 589 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 589 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFleetwood RD
CrossesBear CR
Location091052206
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyClayton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67697, -91.42015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic589 (2022)
Projected traffic589 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleetwood RD over Bear CR built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Fleetwood RD over Bear CR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Fleetwood RD over Bear CR carry?

About 589 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Fleetwood RD over Bear CR?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fleetwood RD over Bear CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.