NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar
FairPolk County, Iowa · 081223201 · Structure no. 000000000282620
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 37 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar is a concrete channel beam carrying NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 61 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123 mi (198 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NE 126th Ave over Old Skunk River Tributar?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.