US Bridges

190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 084222401 · Structure no. 000000000315180

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 62 years old, older 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 669 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2043. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Carries190th ST/E29
CrossesEast Br Indian Creek
Location084222401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07771, -93.3567
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.8 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic669 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is 190th ST/E29 over East 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 190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST/E29 over East Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.