VALLEY WEST DR
Carrying VALLEY WEST DR over I 235
1.3 MI E OF W JCT 80/35, Polk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: VALLEY WEST DR
The VALLEY WEST DR bridge in Polk, Iowa carries VALLEY WEST DR over I 235. It was built in 2003, making it 23 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete. Daily traffic averages 87,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How VALLEY WEST DR compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2003
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 87,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000042181
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether VALLEY WEST DR is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare VALLEY WEST DR against other structures in Polk and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for VALLEY WEST DR?
VALLEY WEST DR in Polk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is VALLEY WEST DR inspected?
VALLEY WEST DR's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 87,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. VALLEY WEST DR is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for VALLEY WEST DR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for VALLEY WEST DR.
Who is responsible for maintaining VALLEY WEST DR?
Ownership is not specified for VALLEY WEST DR in the NBI.
How old is VALLEY WEST DR and does age affect safety?
VALLEY WEST DR was built in 2003, making it 23 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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