Grand Ave over Des Moines River
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 078240400 · Structure no. 000000000003722
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 446 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,971
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Ave over Des Moines River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave over Des Moines River in Polk 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 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 6,971 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,971 by 2043. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Ave over Des Moines River built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand Ave 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 Grand Ave over Des Moines River carry?
About 6,971 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is Grand Ave over Des Moines River?
The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Ave over Des Moines River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.