US Bridges

I 80 EB over Indian Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. W of Jct. SR M56 · Structure no. 000000000017951

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over Indian Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2042. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 EB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W of Jct. SR M56
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49842, -95.14124
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span147 ft (44.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2022)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2042
Trucks41%
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 I 80 EB over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 EB 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 EB over Indian Creek carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 147 ft (44.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.