Ia 146 over Bear Creek
GoodPoweshiek County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Jct.Sr F-17 · Structure no. 000000000046021
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 146 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 146 over Bear Creek in Poweshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,490 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 146 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 146 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 146 over Bear Creek carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Ia 146 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 146 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.