US Bridges

S-E Ramp D over City Sts

Fair

Des Moines County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. W of Il Border · Structure no. 000000000604856

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-E Ramp D over City Sts is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying S-E Ramp D over City Sts in Des Moines County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2044. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesS-E Ramp D
CrossesCity Sts
Location0.1 Mi. W of Il Border
RouteU.S. Route 34
StateIowa
Coordinates40.81258, -91.09971
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2022)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was S-E Ramp D over City Sts built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-E Ramp D over City Sts in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does S-E Ramp D over City Sts carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-E Ramp D over City Sts?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-E Ramp D over City Sts?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.