N 8th Street over Indian Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 8th ST over Indian Creek · Structure no. 000000000504145
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 3,786
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
N 8th Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying N 8th Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 3,786 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,786 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 65 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 | 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 | 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 N 8th Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is N 8th 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 N 8th Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 3,786 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is N 8th Street over Indian Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.
Who owns N 8th Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.