US Bridges

FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek

Fair

Delaware County, Iowa · 089032504 · Structure no. 000000000141421

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,218
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,218 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 332 Ave
CrossesBear Creek
Location089032504
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDelaware County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.49025, -91.14737
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,218 (2022)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 332 Ave 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 332 Ave over Bear Creek carry?

About 1,218 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 332 Ave over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.