US Bridges

305th ST over Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 082221605 · Structure no. 000000000313741

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
223 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
80
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

305th ST over Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 305th ST over Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 80 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries305th ST
CrossesIndian Creek
Location082221605
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91382, -93.41547
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.9 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic80 (2022)
Projected traffic80 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

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 305th ST over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 305th ST over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does 305th ST over Indian Creek carry?

About 80 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 305th ST over Indian Creek?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 305th ST over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.