2nd AVE over Des Moines River

Fair Condition91 years old17,517 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location079243500
Carries2nd AVE
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.61217, -93.61982

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck9 (Excellent)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length500.0 ft (152.4 m)
Max Span109.9 ft (33.5 m)
Deck Width68.2 ft (20.8 m)
Deck Area3169.9 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1935 (reconstructed 2023)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic17,517 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000004060

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