US Bridges

Eastern Hills DR over Stream

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 150 NE State Orchard RD · Structure no. 000000000505675

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,339
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eastern Hills DR over Stream is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Eastern Hills DR over Stream in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,339 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,339 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEastern Hills DR
CrossesStream
Location150 NE State Orchard RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23446, -95.7931
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,339 (2022)
Projected traffic3,339 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Eastern Hills DR over Stream built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Eastern Hills DR over Stream 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 Eastern Hills DR over Stream carry?

About 3,339 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eastern Hills DR over Stream?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Eastern Hills DR over Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.