US Bridges

28th Ave over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500861

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

28th Ave over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 28th Ave over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries28th Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23394, -95.86538
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 28th Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 28th Ave over Indian 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 28th Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 28th Ave over Indian Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 28th Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.