142nd ST over Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadStory County, Iowa · 085232803 · Structure no. 000000000316220
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2022
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
142nd ST over Bear Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying 142nd ST over Bear Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 142nd ST over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is 142nd ST 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 December 2022.
How much traffic does 142nd ST over Bear Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 142nd ST over Bear Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 142nd ST over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.