US Bridges

Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave.

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 69 · Structure no. 000000000609365

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
938 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave. 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 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2042. The structure is 938 ft (285.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUni Ave WB Entr
CrossesWB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave.
Location0.5 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 69
RouteInterstate 235
CountyPolk County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60086, -93.5868
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating51.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length938 ft (285.9 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
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 Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave. carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave.?

The structure is 938 ft (285.9 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Uni Ave WB Entr over WB Exit Ramp Univ. Ave.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.