US Bridges

NE 112th ST over Skunk River

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080222402 · Structure no. 000000000281710

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
326 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
588
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 112th ST over Skunk River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 112th ST over Skunk River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 588 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 588 by 2044. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNE 112th ST
CrossesSkunk River
Location080222402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.72359, -93.36772
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic588 (2022)
Projected traffic588 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE 112th ST over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 112th ST over Skunk River 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 NE 112th ST over Skunk River carry?

About 588 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is NE 112th ST over Skunk River?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NE 112th ST over Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.