US Bridges

110th Ave over Big Bear Creek

Good

Jones County, Iowa · 084022802 · Structure no. 000000000207331

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

110th Ave over Big Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 110th Ave over Big Bear Creek in Jones County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries110th Ave
CrossesBig Bear Creek
Location084022802
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05771, -91.09284
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 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 110th Ave over Big Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is 110th Ave over Big 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 110th Ave over Big Bear Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 110th Ave over Big Bear Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 110th Ave over Big Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.