US Bridges

Ia 92 over Jordan Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. E of Jct. 59 · Structure no. 000000000043890

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 92 over Jordan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Jordan Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 93 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2043. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 92
CrossesJordan Creek
Location3.5 Mi. E of Jct. 59
RouteState Highway 92
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23241, -95.33682
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.6 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Ia 92 over Jordan 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 92 over Jordan Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 92 over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 92 over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.