FM over North Bear Creek
PoorPosted for loadWinneshiek County, Iowa · 100072506 · Structure no. 000000000349260
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 141 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 137
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over North Bear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over North Bear Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 137 vehicles a day, projected to reach 137 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over North Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over North 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does FM over North Bear Creek carry?
About 137 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is FM over North Bear Creek?
The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns FM over North Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.