NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary
FairPolk County, Iowa · 080220906 · Structure no. 000000000281600
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 91
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary 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 NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary carry?
About 91 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns NE Rieck DR over Skunk River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.