FM over North Bear Creek
GoodWinneshiek County, Iowa · 100071401 · Structure no. 000000000349171
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 69
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over North Bear Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 69 vehicles a day, projected to reach 69 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does FM over North Bear Creek carry?
About 69 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over North Bear Creek?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.