US Bridges

NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080253200 · Structure no. 000000000505485

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
561
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 561 vehicles a day, projected to reach 561 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long.

CarriesNW Beaverbrook Blv
CrossesLittle Beaver Creek Trib
Location080253200
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.70099, -93.79137
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic561 (2022)
Projected traffic561 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib 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 2022.

How much traffic does NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib carry?

About 561 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns NW Beaverbrook Blv over Little Beaver Creek Trib?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.