298th Street over Mosquito Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 077413004 · Structure no. 000000000290181
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,051
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
298th Street over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 298th Street over Mosquito 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 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 2,051 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,051 by 2043. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 298th Street over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is 298th Street over Mosquito 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 298th Street over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 2,051 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 298th Street over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns 298th Street over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.