US Bridges

Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Iowa · 068093304 · Structure no. 000000000327891

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
51
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek in Van Buren County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 51 vehicles a day, projected to reach 51 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOsage Ave
CrossesBig Indian Creek
Location068093304
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.64034, -91.91072
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic51 (2022)
Projected traffic51 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Osage Ave over Big 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek carry?

About 51 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Osage Ave over Big Indian Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.