E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 0.3 Mile E of JCT US 69 · Structure no. 000000000609255
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 519 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2044. The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long and 29 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B?
The structure is 519 ft (158.2 m) long with a longest span of 247 ft (75.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns E 15th Ramp D over E University Ramp B?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.