US Bridges

Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 079243600 · Structure no. 000000000501260

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
721 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
5,368
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 5,368 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2043. The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGuthrie Ave
CrossesOver UP RR
Location079243600
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.61496, -93.58459
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length721 ft (219.8 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,368 (2022)
Projected traffic5,368 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR carry?

About 5,368 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR?

The structure is 721 ft (219.8 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Guthrie Ave over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.