Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 078231700 · Structure no. 000000000009540
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 2021
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,097
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2021, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,097 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,097 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2021.
What condition is Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 4,097 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns Vandalia RD over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.