US Bridges

Ia 906 over Indian Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. W of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000604335

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
18,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 906 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ia 906 over Indian Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 18,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,500 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long.

Location

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CarriesIa 906
CrossesIndian Creek
Location3.1 Mi. W of I-80
RouteState Highway 906
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26782, -95.83786
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,500 (2022)
Projected traffic18,500 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState 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 Ia 906 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 906 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 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 906 over Indian Creek carry?

About 18,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Ia 906 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m).

Who owns Ia 906 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency and maintained by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.