US Bridges

East Locust ST over Des Moines River

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078240400 · Structure no. 000000000003711

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
449 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,029
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Locust ST over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Locust ST over Des Moines River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 6,029 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,029 by 2043. The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Locust ST
CrossesDes Moines River
Location078240400
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58816, -93.61864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length449 ft (136.9 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width69 ft (21.1 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,029 (2022)
Projected traffic6,029 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Locust ST over Des Moines River built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Locust ST over Des Moines River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does East Locust ST over Des Moines River carry?

About 6,029 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is East Locust ST over Des Moines River?

The structure is 449 ft (136.9 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns East Locust ST over Des Moines River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.