Ia 92 over Indian Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. W of Jct. SR M-47 · Structure no. 000000000043910
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 92 over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 92 over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 87 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 92 over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Ia 92 over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 92 over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Ia 92 over Indian Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 92 over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.