US Bridges

Ia 83 over Indian Creek

Fair

Cass County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. W of S.R. M56 · Structure no. 000000000017751

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
760
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 83 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 83 over Indian Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 83
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.3 Mi. W of S.R. M56
RouteState Highway 83
StateIowa
Coordinates41.44713, -95.13768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic760 (2022)
Projected traffic760 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 83 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 83 over Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 83 over Indian Creek carry?

About 760 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 83 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 83 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.