FM over S. Bear Creek
GoodWinneshiek County, Iowa · 100073404 · Structure no. 000000000349326
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over S. Bear Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over S. Bear Creek in Winneshiek County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 236 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 S. Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM over S. 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over S. Bear Creek carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is FM over S. Bear Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns FM over S. Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.