SB US 65 over South Skunk River
FairPolk County, Iowa · 7.6 Miles N of JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000606530
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 348 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 65 over South Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 65 over South Skunk River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,900 by 2043. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 65 over South Skunk River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 65 over South Skunk River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does SB US 65 over South Skunk River carry?
About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is SB US 65 over South Skunk River?
The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 65 over South Skunk River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.