Polk Ave over Lingle Creek
GoodJohnson County, Iowa · 081060304 · Structure no. 000000000205421
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 59
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Polk Ave over Lingle Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Polk Ave over Lingle Creek in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 59 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Polk Ave over Lingle Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Polk Ave over Lingle 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 April 2021.
How much traffic does Polk Ave over Lingle Creek carry?
About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Polk Ave over Lingle Creek?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Polk Ave over Lingle Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.