US Bridges

Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000047381

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,383
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 2,383 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,383 by 2042. The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesVets Memorial Pkwy
CrossesI 74
Location0.5 Mi. E of Jct. I-80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58961, -90.5236
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length235 ft (71.7 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,383 (2022)
Projected traffic2,383 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74 built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74 carry?

About 2,383 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74?

The structure is 235 ft (71.7 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Vets Memorial Pkwy over I 74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.