NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch
FairPolk County, Iowa · 081220702 · Structure no. 000000000282350
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 510
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NE 72nd ST over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.