Penn Ave over I-235
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 5.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000042841
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 333 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Penn Ave over I-235 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Penn Ave over I-235 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Penn Ave over I-235 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Penn 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Penn Ave over I-235 carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Penn Ave over I-235?
The structure is 333 ft (101.5 m) long with a longest span of 166 ft (50.6 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns Penn Ave over I-235?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.