Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadPoweshiek County, Iowa · 080142306 · Structure no. 000000000000820
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1912, so it is 113 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, projected to reach 340 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025.
What condition is Orchard ST over Little 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Orchard ST over Little Bear Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.