US Bridges

Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. W of SR N-28 · Structure no. 000000000017831

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
245 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 92
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location1.4 Mi. W of SR N-28
RouteState Highway 92
StateIowa
Coordinates41.25881, -94.90331
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating94 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span121 ft (36.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over Seven Mile 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.