US Bridges

Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 078233000 · Structure no. 000000000280890

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
78 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,097
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake is a concrete continuous slab carrying Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 58 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 6 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 4,097 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,097 by 2043. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesEaster Lk DR
CrossesBr Easter Lake
Location078233000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53676, -93.55081
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.7 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,097 (2022)
Projected traffic4,097 by 2043
Trucks0%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake carry?

About 4,097 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Easter Lk DR over Br Easter Lake?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.