US Bridges

Quincy Ave over Bear Creek

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072142312 · Structure no. 000000000331481

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,610
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Quincy Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Quincy Ave over Bear Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 3,610 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,610 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesQuincy Ave
CrossesBear Creek
Location072142312
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.02036, -92.43854
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,610 (2022)
Projected traffic3,610 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Quincy Ave over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Quincy Ave 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Quincy Ave over Bear Creek carry?

About 3,610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Quincy Ave over Bear Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Quincy Ave over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.