NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 080241201 · Structure no. 000000000281991
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old, rebuilt 2017
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 164 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,156
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1990 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 3,156 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,156 by 2042. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 72 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.
What condition is NE 36th Street over Fourmile 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 NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 3,156 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns NE 36th Street over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.