Scott AVE over Des Moines River

Fair Condition89 years old4,166 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location078241000
CarriesScott AVE
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.57865, -93.61223

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length747.0 ft (227.7 m)
Max Span86.9 ft (26.5 m)
Deck Width61.0 ft (18.6 m)
Deck Area4235.2 sq m
Main Spans8
Year Built1937 (reconstructed 2021)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,166 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000003684

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