US Bridges

2nd Ave over Birdland DR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 079243502 · Structure no. 000000000501161

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,517
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Ave over Birdland DR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 2nd Ave over Birdland DR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 17,517 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,517 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries2nd Ave
CrossesBirdland DR
Location079243502
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61389, -93.61985
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length124 ft (37.9 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,517 (2022)
Projected traffic17,517 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd Ave over Birdland DR built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd Ave over Birdland DR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd Ave over Birdland DR carry?

About 17,517 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd Ave over Birdland DR?

The structure is 124 ft (37.9 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Ave over Birdland DR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.