US Bridges

NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080242113 · Structure no. 000000000041101

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,426
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 2,426 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,426 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesNW Polk City Drive
CrossesSaylor Creek
Location080242113
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71907, -93.64768
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.4 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,426 (2022)
Projected traffic2,426 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek carry?

About 2,426 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns NW Polk City Drive over Saylor Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.