Bear RD over Ensign Hollow
FairClayton County, Iowa · 092062806 · Structure no. 000000000119351
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 39
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bear RD over Ensign Hollow is a steel culvert carrying Bear RD over Ensign Hollow in Clayton County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 6 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 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2044. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bear RD over Ensign Hollow built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bear RD over Ensign Hollow 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bear RD over Ensign Hollow carry?
About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Bear RD over Ensign Hollow?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).
Who owns Bear RD over Ensign Hollow?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.