US Bridges

Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Mall DR over Mosquito Ck · Structure no. 000000000504460

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
256 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,361
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,361 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,361 by 2044. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesMall Drive
CrossesMosquito Creek
LocationMall DR over Mosquito Ck
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24706, -95.81789
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.3 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,361 (2022)
Projected traffic2,361 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek carry?

About 2,361 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Mall Drive over Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.