US Bridges

NE Yoder DR over Skunk River

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 081223006 · Structure no. 000000000282601

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
967
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE Yoder DR over Skunk River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE Yoder DR over Skunk River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 967 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesNE Yoder DR
CrossesSkunk River
Location081223006
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79419, -93.46307
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic967 (2022)
Projected traffic967 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NE Yoder DR over Skunk River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE Yoder DR over Skunk River 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 Skunk River carry?

About 967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NE Yoder DR over Skunk River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns NE Yoder DR over Skunk River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.