US Bridges

2nd Ave over I-235

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 4.4 Miles E of JCT Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000042731

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over I-235 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2044. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Ave
CrossesI-235
Location4.4 Miles E of JCT Ia 28
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.5954, -93.61978
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over I-235 built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave over I-235 carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave over I-235?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over I-235?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.