US Bridges

Ia 5 SB over Ia 28

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000607825

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
418 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 SB over Ia 28 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 SB over Ia 28 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 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 10,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,900 by 2044. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 53 ft wide.

CarriesIa 5 SB
CrossesIa 28
LocationAt Jct. Ia 28
RouteState Highway 5
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51386, -93.68252
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span136 ft (41.5 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,900 (2022)
Projected traffic10,900 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 5 SB over Ia 28 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 5 SB over Ia 28 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 SB over Ia 28 carry?

About 10,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 SB over Ia 28?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 136 ft (41.5 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 SB over Ia 28?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.