US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw
FairPolk County, Iowa · 0.7 Mile S of JCT I-235 · Structure no. 000000000040510
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,407 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 88 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 33,600 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,600 by 2043. The structure is 1,407 ft (428.9 m) long and 64 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw carry?
About 33,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw?
The structure is 1,407 ft (428.9 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Bn RR Scott Ave& Mlk Pkw?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.