US Bridges

NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.13 Mi. N. of NE 6 Ave. · Structure no. 000000000281381

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,568
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,568 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,568 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesNE 3rd ST
CrossesDesmoines River Tributar
Location0.13 Mi. N. of NE 6 Ave.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64589, -93.61512
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,568 (2023)
Projected traffic2,568 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar carry?

About 2,568 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 3rd ST over Desmoines River Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.