2nd Street over Indian Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000504490
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,806
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 2nd Street over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 2,806 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,806 by 2043. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 66 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Street over Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Indian Creek carry?
About 2,806 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 2nd Street over Indian Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Indian Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.