6th AVE over Desmoines Rvr & Birdland

Good Condition60 years old14,033 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location079243400
Carries6th AVE
CrossesDesmoines Rvr & Birdland
Coordinates41.61326, -93.62546

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length545.9 ft (166.4 m)
Max Span119.1 ft (36.3 m)
Deck Width62.0 ft (18.9 m)
Deck Area3145.0 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1966 (reconstructed 2012)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic14,033 (2022)
Truck Traffic2%
Lanes On Bridge4
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004010

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