US Bridges

Ia 117 over Indian Creek

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 0.3 MI S of Jct. U.S. 65 · Structure no. 000000000607330

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
211 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 117 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 117 over Indian Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2044. The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIa 117
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.3 MI S of Jct. U.S. 65
RouteState Highway 117
StateIowa
Coordinates41.8051, -93.3089
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length211 ft (64.3 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,580 (2022)
Projected traffic1,580 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 117 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 117 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 117 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 117 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 211 ft (64.3 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 117 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.