US Bridges

Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000002684

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
114
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 114 vehicles a day, projected to reach 114 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesYellow Pole RD
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.28808, -95.79358
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic114 (2022)
Projected traffic114 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$550,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito 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 Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 114 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Yellow Pole RD over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.