US Bridges

NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080222605 · Structure no. 000000000281731

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 229 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNE 82nd Ave
CrossesSantiago Creek
Location080222605
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71002, -93.37611
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
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2022)
Projected traffic229 by 2044
Trucks6%
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 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek 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 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek carry?

About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns NE 82nd Ave over Santiago Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.