Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 080240100 · Structure no. 000000000281961
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,377
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,377 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,377 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 1,377 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Local NE 54th over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.