US Bridges

Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek

Fair

Cass County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. S of SR G-35 · Structure no. 000000000017921

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 6 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIa 148
CrossesSeven Mile Creek
Location0.9 Mi. S of SR G-35
RouteState Highway 148
StateIowa
Coordinates41.36066, -94.75797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98.1 US tons
Inventory rating58.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 148 over Seven Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 148 over Seven Mile 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 148 over Seven Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.