US Bridges

Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 085063201 · Structure no. 000000000222221

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
49 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
33
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek is a wood or timber slab carrying Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5 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 33 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33 by 2044. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 24 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesIndian Br.Rd.
CrossesIndain Creek
Location085063201
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13802, -91.57509
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33 (2022)
Projected traffic33 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Indian Br.Rd. over Indain 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek carry?

About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Indian Br.Rd. over Indain Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.