US Bridges

Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek

GoodPosted for load

Plymouth County, Iowa · 093470704 · Structure no. 000000000277231

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location093470704
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.88416, -96.45002
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating23.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$285,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Ave 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.