Local over Bear Creek
PoorJasper County, Iowa · 080182505 · Structure no. 000000000197860
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 63
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Bear Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Bear Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 63 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 24 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local over Bear Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Bear Creek carry?
About 63 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Local over Bear Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.