US Bridges

Grand Ave over Jordan Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012431

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,266
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Jordan Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying Grand Ave over Jordan Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 6 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 10,266 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,266 by 2042. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesJordan Creek
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56436, -93.73537
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,266 (2022)
Projected traffic10,266 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Ave over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Jordan 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Jordan Creek carry?

About 10,266 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grand Ave over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.