US Bridges

Ia 92 over Pony Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.7 Mi. E of I-29 · Structure no. 000000000043790

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Pony Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 92 over Pony Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 92
CrossesPony Creek
Location3.7 Mi. E of I-29
RouteState Highway 92
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23259, -95.76567
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 92 over Pony Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 92 over Pony 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Pony Creek carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Pony Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Ia 92 over Pony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.