US Bridges

SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.9 Miles S of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000601380

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
464 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2043. The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB US 65
CrossesOver 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR
Location2.9 Miles S of JCT I-80
RouteU.S. Route 65
StateIowa
Coordinates41.62388, -93.49481
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length464 ft (141.4 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2023)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR?

The structure is 464 ft (141.4 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 65 over Over 4 Mi. Ck & Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.