US Bridges

US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.3 Mi. S of Neb St. Line · Structure no. 000000000043561

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 14,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,300 by 2044. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 275 & Ia 92
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.3 Mi. S of Neb St. Line
RouteU.S. Route 275
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.21983, -95.86803
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.1 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,300 (2022)
Projected traffic14,300 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 275 & Ia 92 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek carry?

About 14,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns US 275 & Ia 92 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.