US Bridges

SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 078222403 · Structure no. 000000000280711

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSE 36th Ave
CrossesCamp Creek
Location078222403
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54761, -93.33986
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.8 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek 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 SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SE 36th Ave over Camp Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.