NORTH 13TH STREET
Carrying NORTH 13TH STREET over INDIAN CREEK
Outlet @ Broadway to CNRR, Pottawattamie, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NORTH 13TH STREET
The NORTH 13TH STREET bridge in Pottawattamie, Iowa carries NORTH 13TH STREET over INDIAN CREEK. It was built in 1937, making it 89 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 74.4 meters (244 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 2,027 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NORTH 13TH STREET compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1937
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 74.4 m (244 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.8 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 2,027 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000505585
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
NORTH 13TH STREET is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare NORTH 13TH STREET against other structures in Pottawattamie and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NORTH 13TH STREET?
NORTH 13TH STREET in Pottawattamie, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NORTH 13TH STREET inspected?
NORTH 13TH STREET's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 2,027 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NORTH 13TH STREET is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NORTH 13TH STREET?
NORTH 13TH STREET has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NORTH 13TH STREET?
NORTH 13TH STREET is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NORTH 13TH STREET and does age affect safety?
NORTH 13TH STREET was built in 1937, making it 89 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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