US Bridges

2nd Ave over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000002651

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,223
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6 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 2,223 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,223 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.25968, -95.86478
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.6 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,223 (2022)
Projected traffic2,223 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$370,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,223 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.