US Bridges

NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080221401 · Structure no. 000000000281631

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
459
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 102nd Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch No 38
Location080221401
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.74621, -93.38143
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic459 (2022)
Projected traffic459 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38 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 2024.

How much traffic does NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38 carry?

About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns NE 102nd Ave over Drainage Ditch No 38?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.