US Bridges

22nd Street over Ia 5

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 3.1 Miles N of JCT Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000608580

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
254 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Ia 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd 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 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesIa 5
Location3.1 Miles N of JCT Ia 28
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52206, -93.73716
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length254 ft (77.5 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.7 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.5 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street over Ia 5 built?

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

What condition is 22nd 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 22nd Street over Ia 5 carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Ia 5?

The structure is 254 ft (77.5 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.7 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Ia 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.