Forest AVE over Closes Creek

Fair Condition126 years old2,608 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location000000000
CarriesForest AVE
CrossesCloses Creek
Coordinates41.60398, -93.66673

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length79.1 ft (24.1 m)
Max Span76.1 ft (23.2 m)
Deck Width46.3 ft (14.1 m)
Deck Area339.8 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1900 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,608 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000003780

Nearby Bridges

WB I-235 over 35th Street 0.8 mi Good EB I-235 over 35th Street 0.8 mi Good 31st Street over I-235 0.9 mi Good EB I-235 over 28th Street 1.0 mi Good WB I-235 over 28th Street 1.0 mi Good 42nd ST SW over I-235 1.0 mi Good Cottage Grove over Cottage Grove 1.1 mi Good Sb(eb) Polk Blv over I-235 1.1 mi Good Nb(wb) Polk Blv over I-235 1.2 mi Good M Luther King over I-235 1.3 mi Good