Grand Ave over Walnut Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · Grand Avenue · Structure no. 000000000003732
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 168 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,881
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Grand Ave over Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Grand Ave over Walnut Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 14,881 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,881 by 2043. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 86 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Grand Ave over Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is Grand Ave over Walnut 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does Grand Ave over Walnut Creek carry?
About 14,881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Grand Ave over Walnut Creek?
The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Grand Ave over Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.