US Bridges

64th ST over Drainage

Good

Polk County, Iowa · T78N R26W S13 Dal CO · Structure no. 000000000505420

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
43
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

64th ST over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying 64th ST over Drainage in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 43 vehicles a day, projected to reach 43 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 130 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries64th ST
CrossesDrainage
LocationT78N R26W S13 Dal CO
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56456, -93.7953
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43 (2022)
Projected traffic43 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 64th ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is 64th ST over Drainage 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does 64th ST over Drainage carry?

About 43 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 64th ST over Drainage?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns 64th ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.