E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235
GoodPolk County, Iowa · At the Jct. I-235 · Structure no. 000000000040521
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 270 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 18,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235 built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235 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 E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235 carry?
About 18,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235?
The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.
Who owns E 14th St-Us 69 SB over I-235?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.