US Bridges

NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000006721

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older 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 2,082 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNW 62nd Ave EB
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67277, -93.72604
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2022)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NW 62nd Ave EB over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.