US Bridges

I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.7 Mi. E. of 24th ST · Structure no. 000000000044681

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 19,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80 US 6 EB
CrossesIndian Creek
Location0.7 Mi. E. of 24th ST
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23221, -95.86539
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,400 (2022)
Projected traffic19,400 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 US 6 EB 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek carry?

About 19,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 US 6 EB over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.