Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000041030
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 212 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 68 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 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Merle Hay RD over Beaver 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek?
The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.
Who owns Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.