US Bridges

E Post RD over Indian Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001581

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Post RD over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Post RD over Indian Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long and 57 ft wide.

CarriesE Post RD
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98965, -91.60299
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.2 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length204 ft (62.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2021)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was E Post RD over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Post RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Post RD over Indian Creek carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is E Post RD over Indian Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns E Post RD over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.