Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek
Fair Condition69 years old9,700 vehicles/day
Location
| State | Iowa |
| County | Polk |
| Location | 000000000 |
| Carries | Merle Hay RD |
| Crosses | Beaver Creek |
| Coordinates | 41.65305, -93.69752 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 211.9 ft (64.6 m) |
| Max Span | 82.0 ft (25 m) |
| Deck Width | 100.1 ft (30.5 m) |
| Deck Area | 1970.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1957 (reconstructed 1999) |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 9,700 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 824 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | City/Municipal Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000041030 |