US Bridges

SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek

Poor

Polk County, Iowa · 078242700 · Structure no. 000000000501400

Built
1976
49 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,717
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 49 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.

It carries about 4,717 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,717 by 2043. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSE 5th ST
CrossesYeader Creek
Location078242700
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53893, -93.60649
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,717 (2022)
Projected traffic4,717 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek carry?

About 4,717 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SE 5th ST over Yeader Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.