US Bridges

Ia 183 over Jordan Creek

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. S of SR E54 · Structure no. 000000000037150

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
580
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 183 over Jordan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 183 over Jordan Creek in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 580 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 580 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesIa 183
CrossesJordan Creek
Location0.8 Mi. S of SR E54
RouteState Highway 183
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91624, -95.85978
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.3 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic580 (2021)
Projected traffic580 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 183 over Jordan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 183 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 580 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Ia 183 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 183 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.