470th Street over Jordan Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 075392402 · Structure no. 000000000285510
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 78 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
470th Street over Jordan Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 470th Street over Jordan Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 58 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 18 ft wide.
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 470th Street over Jordan Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is 470th Street over Jordan 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 470th Street over Jordan Creek carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 470th Street over Jordan Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 470th Street over Jordan Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.