US Bridges

Ia 5 SB over 8th Street

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 1.6 Miles NW Junct Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000608660

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 5 SB over 8th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 5 SB over 8th Street 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 15,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,050 by 2044. The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 5 SB
Crosses8th Street
Location1.6 Miles NW Junct Ia 28
RouteState Highway 5
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51548, -93.71288
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating47.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length185 ft (56.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,050 (2022)
Projected traffic15,050 by 2044
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Ia 5 SB over 8th Street built?

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

What condition is Ia 5 SB over 8th Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 5 SB over 8th Street carry?

About 15,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Ia 5 SB over 8th Street?

The structure is 185 ft (56.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 5 SB over 8th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.