FM 160th ST over Bear Creek
FairDelaware County, Iowa · 089030203 · Structure no. 000000000141271
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 462
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM 160th ST over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 160th ST over Bear Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 462 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 462 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM 160th ST over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 160th ST over Bear Creek 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 FM 160th ST over Bear Creek carry?
About 462 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is FM 160th ST over Bear Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns FM 160th ST over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.