Local over Bear Creek
GoodHardin County, Iowa · 086190304 · Structure no. 000000000174471
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Bear Creek in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Bear Creek?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.