US Bridges

NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 081223006 · Structure no. 000000000282571

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
984
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar is a concrete culvert carrying NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 984 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNE Yoder DR
CrossesOld Skunk River Tributar
Location081223006
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79829, -93.45953
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic984 (2022)
Projected traffic984 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar carry?

About 984 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns NE Yoder DR over Old Skunk River Tributar?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.