US Bridges

Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek

Good

Delaware County, Iowa · 090033402 · Structure no. 000000000142231

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
207
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek in Delaware County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 207 vehicles a day, projected to reach 207 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLoc 310th Ave
CrossesBear Creek
Location090033402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.5648, -91.19339
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic207 (2022)
Projected traffic207 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 310th Ave 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek carry?

About 207 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 310th Ave over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.