US Bridges

E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · E18 Ov East Indian Creek · Structure no. 000000000316001

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
957
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 957 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2043. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesE18 130th ST
CrossesEast Indian Creek
LocationE18 Ov East Indian Creek
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1666, -93.46167
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic957 (2022)
Projected traffic957 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is E18 130th ST over East 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek carry?

About 957 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E18 130th ST over East Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.