230th Ave over Bear Creek
GoodWapello County, Iowa · 072153302 · Structure no. 000000000331661
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
230th Ave over Bear Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 230th Ave over Bear Creek in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 230th Ave over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is 230th 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does 230th Ave over Bear Creek carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is 230th Ave over Bear Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).
Who owns 230th Ave over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.