US Bridges

Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Valley View over L. Mosq. · Structure no. 000000000504655

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,558
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,558 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,558 by 2044. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesValley View Dri
CrossesLittle Mosquito Creek
LocationValley View over L. Mosq.
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26175, -95.80524
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,558 (2022)
Projected traffic4,558 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley View Dri over Little 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 Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek carry?

About 4,558 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns Valley View Dri over Little Mosquito Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.