NB US 65 over Skunk River

Fair Condition54 years old4,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location7.6 Miles N Of Jct I-80
CarriesNB US 65
CrossesSkunk River
Coordinates41.74197, -93.39326

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length349.1 ft (106.4 m)
Max Span97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area1404.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000040622

Nearby Bridges

SB US 65 over South Skunk River 0.1 mi Fair US 65 over Drainage Ditch 0.6 mi Fair NE 102nd AVE over Drainage Ditch No 38 0.7 mi Good US 65 over Drainage Ditch 0.7 mi Good NE Santiago DR over Skunk River Tributary 1.0 mi Good NE 112th ST over Drainage Ditch #38 1.3 mi Good NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary 1.8 mi Fair NE 112th ST over Skunk River 1.8 mi Good F34 NE 94th AVE over Drainage Ditch #38 2.0 mi Good FM over Stream 2.3 mi Good