US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 1.4 MI N of SE 64th Ave · Structure no. 000000000700220
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 704 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,450 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,450 by 2044. The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long and 43 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow 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 US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow carry?
About 12,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow?
The structure is 704 ft (214.5 m) long with a longest span of 114 ft (34.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 65 NB over Des Moines Rvr Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.