US Bridges

Ia 183 over Cobb Creek

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N SR F20 · Structure no. 000000000027951

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
730
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 183 over Cobb Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 183 over Cobb Creek in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesIa 183
CrossesCobb Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N SR F20
RouteState Highway 183
StateIowa
Coordinates41.83675, -95.92501
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2022)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 183 over Cobb Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 183 over Cobb 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 183 over Cobb Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Ia 183 over Cobb Creek?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 183 over Cobb Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.