US Bridges

150th ST over East Br Indian Creek

PoorPosted for load

Story County, Iowa · 085223401 · Structure no. 000000000316050

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over East Br Indian Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 75 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesEast Br Indian Creek
Location085223401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.13756, -93.39909
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2022.

How much traffic does 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 150th ST over East Br Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.