US Bridges

Park Ave over Frink Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078252400 · Structure no. 000000000003683

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,599
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Park Ave over Frink Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Park Ave over Frink Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 14,599 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,599 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPark Ave
CrossesFrink Creek
Location078252400
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55554, -93.68022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,599 (2022)
Projected traffic14,599 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$17,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Ave over Frink Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Ave over Frink 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Park Ave over Frink Creek carry?

About 14,599 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Park Ave over Frink Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Park Ave over Frink Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.