6th Street over Indian Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 6th ST over Indian Creek · Structure no. 000000000504030
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,275
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
6th Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 6th Street 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 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 5,275 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,275 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 6th Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is 6th Street 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 6th Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 5,275 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is 6th Street 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 64 ft wide.
Who owns 6th Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.