US Bridges

North Main ST over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Main ST over Indian Ck · Structure no. 000000000505620

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,184
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Main ST over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Main ST over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 3,184 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,184 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Main ST
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationMain ST over Indian Ck
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26194, -95.8495
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,184 (2022)
Projected traffic3,184 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Main ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is North Main ST 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does North Main ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 3,184 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Main ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m).

Who owns North Main ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.