US 69 over Des Moines River

Fair Condition90 years old31,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location1.4 Mi. S Of Jct. I-235
CarriesUS 69
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.57472, -93.59686

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length757.9 ft (231 m)
Max Span134.8 ft (41.1 m)
Deck Width67.9 ft (20.7 m)
Deck Area4781.7 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1936 (reconstructed 1973)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic31,100 (2022)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection423
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000040500

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