S 42nd Street over Ia 5
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 0.6 Mile S of Junct I-35 · Structure no. 000000000608575
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 259 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 141
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S 42nd Street over Ia 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 42nd Street 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 141 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2044. The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long and 57 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 S 42nd Street over Ia 5 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is S 42nd Street 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does S 42nd Street over Ia 5 carry?
About 141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is S 42nd Street over Ia 5?
The structure is 259 ft (79 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.
Who owns S 42nd Street over Ia 5?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.