Univ AVE over Des Moines River

Fair Condition106 years old16,294 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location078240300
CarriesUniv AVE
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.60037, -93.61528

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length849.1 ft (258.8 m)
Max Span172.9 ft (52.7 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area4891.3 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1920 (reconstructed 2004)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic16,294 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000003770

Nearby Bridges

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