US Bridges

NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 081233603 · Structure no. 000000000282881

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
832
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 832 vehicles a day, projected to reach 832 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesNE 126th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location081233603
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79099, -93.47356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic832 (2023)
Projected traffic832 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 832 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NE 126th Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.