US Bridges

SW Connector over Ia 5

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.3 Miles N of JCT Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000608345

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
264 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,083
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SW Connector over Ia 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SW Connector over Ia 5 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,083 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,083 by 2042. The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long and 109 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSW Connector
CrossesIa 5
Location2.3 Miles N of JCT Ia 28
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52066, -93.72151
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.5 US tons
Inventory rating48.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length264 ft (80.5 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width109 ft (33.3 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,083 (2022)
Projected traffic1,083 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SW Connector over Ia 5 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SW Connector 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SW Connector over Ia 5 carry?

About 1,083 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SW Connector over Ia 5?

The structure is 264 ft (80.5 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 109 ft wide.

Who owns SW Connector over Ia 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.