SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy
PoorPolk County, Iowa · 078240900 · Structure no. 000000000003961
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,334 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,108
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 58 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 14,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 14,108 by 2043. The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy carry?
About 14,108 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy?
The structure is 1,334 ft (406.6 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SW 9th ST over Cherry RR Mlk Pkwy?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.