US Bridges

Univsity Ramp a over UPRR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Miles E of JCT Ia 163 · Structure no. 000000000608630

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Univsity Ramp a over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Univsity Ramp a over UPRR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUnivsity Ramp a
CrossesUPRR
Location0.2 Miles E of JCT Ia 163
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60252, -93.58201
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.1 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Univsity Ramp a over UPRR built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Univsity Ramp a over UPRR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Univsity Ramp a over UPRR carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Univsity Ramp a over UPRR?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Univsity Ramp a over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.