1st Street over Indian Creek
PoorPottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504485
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 684
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
1st Street over Indian Creek is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1st Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 684 vehicles a day, projected to reach 684 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 49 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1st Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1st Street over Indian Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does 1st Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 684 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 1st Street over Indian Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns 1st Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.