US Bridges

Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000049411

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,241
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,241 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,241 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLincoln HWY
CrossesW Br Indian Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.02282, -93.46856
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,241 (2023)
Projected traffic6,241 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek carry?

About 6,241 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Lincoln HWY over W Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.