US Bridges

Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000503251

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,786
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 3,786 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,786 by 2043. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMcpherson Ave
CrossesOver BNSF RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.25999, -95.8099
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.4 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,786 (2022)
Projected traffic3,786 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR 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 Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR carry?

About 3,786 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Mcpherson Ave over Over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.