I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 1.1 Miles W of JCT Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000042240
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2004
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 57 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 113,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,200 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.
What condition is I-235 & 17th ST over Blue 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek carry?
About 113,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.