US Bridges

Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd

Poor

Polk County, Iowa · 078241700 · Structure no. 000000000003900

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
241 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
15,634
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 89 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15,634 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15,634 by 2043. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFleur DR
CrossesOld UP RR & SW 22nd
Location078241700
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56575, -93.64491
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,634 (2022)
Projected traffic15,634 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$2.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd carry?

About 15,634 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Fleur DR over Old UP RR & SW 22nd?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.