9th Ave over Indian Creek
PoorPosted for loadPottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503935
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,059
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
9th Ave over Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 9th Ave over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,059 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,059 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9th Ave over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9th Ave over Indian 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does 9th Ave over Indian Creek carry?
About 4,059 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 9th Ave over Indian Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 9th Ave over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.