US Bridges

SB I-380 over Indian Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. S of Jct. 20 · Structure no. 000000000605530

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-380 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-380 over Indian Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2042. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-380
CrossesIndian Creek
Location2.1 Mi. S of Jct. 20
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41961, -92.18086
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2022)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-380 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-380 over Indian 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does SB I-380 over Indian Creek carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SB I-380 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-380 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.