US Bridges

23rd Ave over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500871

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
176 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,347
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

23rd Ave over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 23rd Ave over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 7,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 7,347 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries23rd Ave
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23937, -95.86528
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,347 (2022)
Projected traffic7,347 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 23rd Ave over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 23rd 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 23rd Ave over Indian Creek carry?

About 7,347 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 23rd 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 43 ft wide.

Who owns 23rd Ave over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.