US Bridges

Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 076421611 · Structure no. 000000000011411

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide.

CarriesMahogany Road
CrossesMosquito Creek
Location076421611
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.38722, -95.67198
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mahogany Road 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Mahogany Road 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 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mahogany Road over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.