US Bridges

South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 083221901 · Structure no. 000000000314591

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
219
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 219 vehicles a day, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSouth S Ave
CrossesWest Br Indian Creek
Location083221901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.99365, -93.44902
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating42.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic219 (2022)
Projected traffic219 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 South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is South S Ave over West 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek carry?

About 219 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns South S Ave over West Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.