Sylvan DR over Indian Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000002681
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,002
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sylvan DR over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Sylvan DR over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 1,002 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,002 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sylvan DR over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sylvan DR 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Sylvan DR over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,002 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Sylvan DR over Indian Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sylvan DR over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.