Local over Big Bear Creek
FairJackson County, Iowa · 084E12701 · Structure no. 000000000192031
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Big Bear Creek in Jackson County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Local over Big Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Big 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Big Bear Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is Local over Big Bear Creek?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Big Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.