NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary
PoorPosted for loadPolk County, Iowa · 081231303 · Structure no. 000000000282730
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 132
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 132 vehicles a day, projected to reach 132 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary carry?
About 132 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NE 150th Ave over Skunk River Tributary?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.