SB US 65 over South Skunk River

Fair Condition26 years old4,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location7.6 Miles N Of Jct I-80
CarriesSB US 65
CrossesSouth Skunk River
Coordinates41.74283, -93.39262

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length348.1 ft (106.1 m)
Max Span97.1 ft (29.6 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area1400.5 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built2000

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,900 (2023)
Truck Traffic12%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000606530

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