US Bridges

Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · North Kanesville Crossing · Structure no. 000000000505630

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,400
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 18,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,400 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKanesville Bvld
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationNorth Kanesville Crossing
RouteState Highway 906
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26749, -95.83833
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,400 (2023)
Projected traffic18,400 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanesville Bvld 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 Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek carry?

About 18,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m).

Who owns Kanesville Bvld over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.