NB US 65 over Des Moines River

Good Condition29 years old12,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location2.6 Mi. S Of Jct. Ia 163
CarriesNB US 65
CrossesDes Moines River
Coordinates41.56358, -93.51120

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length919.9 ft (280.4 m)
Max Span130.9 ft (39.9 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area3701.3 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1997

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic12,450 (2022)
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 Number000000000606795

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