US Bridges

E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · E18 Ov Bear Creek · Structure no. 000000000049101

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,533
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,533 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,533 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE18 W Maple ST
CrossesBear Creek
LocationE18 Ov Bear Creek
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.16634, -93.50527
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,533 (2022)
Projected traffic2,533 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is E18 W Maple ST 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek carry?

About 2,533 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns E18 W Maple ST over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.