Ia 17 over Des Moines River

Fair Condition67 years old5,600 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location3.7 Mi. N Of Jct. 141
CarriesIa 17
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.80249, -93.81268

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length987.9 ft (301.1 m)
Max Span177.2 ft (54 m)
Deck Width35.1 ft (10.7 m)
Deck Area3221.8 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1959 (reconstructed 2010)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,600 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000040730

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