Local Road over Pony Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 074431202 · Structure no. 000000000284881
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 229
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local Road over Pony Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local Road over Pony Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local Road over Pony Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local Road 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Local Road over Pony Creek carry?
About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Local Road over Pony Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Local Road over Pony Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.