US Bridges

NE 54th Ave over I 35

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. N of I-80 JCT · Structure no. 000000000041741

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
743 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,603
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 54th Ave over I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 54th Ave over I 35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,603 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,603 by 2044. The structure is 743 ft (226.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 54th Ave
CrossesI 35
Location0.5 Mi. N of I-80 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65864, -93.57606
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length743 ft (226.4 m)
Longest span300 ft (91.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,603 (2022)
Projected traffic1,603 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 54th Ave over I 35 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 54th Ave over I 35 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 NE 54th Ave over I 35 carry?

About 1,603 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NE 54th Ave over I 35?

The structure is 743 ft (226.4 m) long with a longest span of 300 ft (91.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NE 54th Ave over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.