US Bridges

Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek

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Dallas County, Iowa · City of West Des Moines · Structure no. 000000000505550

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
135 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
144
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 144 vehicles a day, projected to reach 144 by 2042. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesStagecoach DR
CrossesSugar Creek
LocationCity of West Des Moines
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55041, -93.84446
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic144 (2022)
Projected traffic144 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek carry?

About 144 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Stagecoach DR over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.