SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 1.2 Miles S of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000601395
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 322 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2043. The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave 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 SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave?
The structure is 322 ft (98.1 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 65 over NE 46th Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.