Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · D10100500 · Structure no. 000000000504020
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 185 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 288
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 91 years old, older 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 5 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 288 vehicles a day, projected to reach 288 by 2043. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 | 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 Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is Dead End RD over Mosquito 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 Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek carry?
About 288 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek?
The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns Dead End RD over Mosquito Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.