US Bridges

W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. E. of Nebr. Line · Structure no. 000000000043131

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,543 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
12,055
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,055 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,055 by 2042. The structure is 1,543 ft (470.3 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW Broadway
CrossesUp&cnic Rr&city Streets
Location3.2 Mi. E. of Nebr. Line
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.26184, -95.86407
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,543 ft (470.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,055 (2022)
Projected traffic12,055 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets carry?

About 12,055 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets?

The structure is 1,543 ft (470.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns W Broadway over Up&cnic Rr&city Streets?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.