US Bridges

Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · Kanesville Btwn 6-7 ST · Structure no. 000000000605015

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,933
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 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 5,933 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,933 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 264 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesKanesville Blvd
CrossesIndian Creek Conduit
LocationKanesville Btwn 6-7 ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26191, -95.85215
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width264 ft (80.5 m)
Roadway width264 ft (80.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,933 (2022)
Projected traffic5,933 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit 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 Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit carry?

About 5,933 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 264 ft wide.

Who owns Kanesville Blvd over Indian Creek Conduit?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.