US 65 NB over Ia 5
GoodPolk County, Iowa · At N Jct. of Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000606755
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 281 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 NB over Ia 5 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 NB over Ia 5 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2042. The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 NB over Ia 5 built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 NB over Ia 5 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 65 NB over Ia 5 carry?
About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 65 NB over Ia 5?
The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 NB over Ia 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.