US Bridges

F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38

Good

Polk County, Iowa · Polk County · Structure no. 000000000281691

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
426
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 426 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 426 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesF34 NE 94th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch #38
LocationPolk County
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73183, -93.35623
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length37 ft (11.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic426 (2023)
Projected traffic426 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #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 September 2024.

How much traffic does F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38 carry?

About 426 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38?

The structure is 37 ft (11.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns F34 NE 94th Ave over Drainage Ditch #38?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.