SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar
FairPolk County, Iowa · 078220701 · Structure no. 000000000280591
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 78 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 690
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 690 by 2044. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar carry?
About 690 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SE 6th Ave over Desmoines River Tributar?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.