US Bridges

Ivy Drive over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000500941

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
684
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Drive over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Ivy Drive over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Drive
CrossesIndian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27529, -95.83619
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic684 (2022)
Projected traffic684 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Ivy Drive over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Drive 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Ivy Drive over Indian Creek carry?

About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivy Drive over Indian Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Ivy Drive over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.