US Bridges

Grand Ave over Jordan Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · City of West Des Moines · Structure no. 000000000505545

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,865
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave over Jordan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Ave over Jordan Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,865 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,865 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave
CrossesJordan Creek
LocationCity of West Des Moines
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55049, -93.73987
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,865 (2022)
Projected traffic3,865 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grand Ave over Jordan Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave over Jordan 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave over Jordan Creek carry?

About 3,865 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Grand Ave over Jordan Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave over Jordan Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.