7th Street over Indian Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 7th ST over Indian Creek · Structure no. 000000000504037
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,328
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
7th Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 7th Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,328 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,328 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 53 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 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 7th Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is 7th 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 7th Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 1,328 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is 7th Street over Indian Creek?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns 7th Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.