US Bridges

Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake

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Polk County, Iowa · 078231900 · Structure no. 000000000280841

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,686 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,686 by 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesEvergreen Ave
CrossesEaster Lake
Location078231900
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54479, -93.55328
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2022)
Projected traffic1,686 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Evergreen Ave over Easter Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.