NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 080240100 · Structure no. 000000000504915
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 189 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 89
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek carry?
About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek?
The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns NE 47th Street over Four Mile Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.