NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch
PoorPolk County, Iowa · 080230902 · Structure no. 000000000281790
- Built
- 1914
- 111 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 459
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete arch - deck carrying NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1914, so it is 111 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 459 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 459 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 38th ST over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1914, making it 111 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.
How much traffic does NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 459 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns NE 38th ST over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.