US Bridges

SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080242701 · Structure no. 000000000505190

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSW Magazine RD
CrossesSaylor Creek
Location080242701
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71622, -93.62291
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 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 traffic89 (2021)
Projected traffic89 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Magazine RD over Saylor 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 2023.

How much traffic does SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SW Magazine RD over Saylor Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the County Highway Agency.