US Bridges

NB I-29 over Honey Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 4.7 Mi. S of N Jct. I-680 · Structure no. 000000000044941

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-29 over Honey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-29 over Honey Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,300 by 2043. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNB I-29
CrossesHoney Creek
Location4.7 Mi. S of N Jct. I-680
RouteInterstate 29
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.42281, -95.90027
Functional classRural 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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2022)
Projected traffic10,300 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB I-29 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-29 over Honey 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 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-29 over Honey Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is NB I-29 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-29 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.