US Bridges

Broadway to RR over Indian Creek

Poor

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Creektop Cnrr to UPRR · Structure no. 000000000505520

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
244 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway to RR over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broadway to RR over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 4 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 126 vehicles a day, projected to reach 126 by 2044. The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway to RR
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationCreektop Cnrr to UPRR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26176, -95.86362
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length244 ft (74.4 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2022)
Projected traffic126 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 Broadway to RR over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway to RR 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 Broadway to RR over Indian Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Broadway to RR over Indian Creek?

The structure is 244 ft (74.4 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Broadway to RR over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.