US Bridges

2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 1.0 Mile West of US 69 · Structure no. 000000000042761

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,200 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Ave EB Ramp
CrossesTrail
Location1.0 Mile West of US 69
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59527, -93.619
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length322 ft (98.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2023)
Projected traffic5,200 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail built?

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

What condition is 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail?

The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave EB Ramp over Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.