2ND AVE ON RAMP
Carrying 2ND AVE ON RAMP over S-W CONN OVER WB I-235
4.4 MILES E OF JCT IA 28, Polk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: 2ND AVE ON RAMP
The 2ND AVE ON RAMP bridge in Polk, Iowa carries 2ND AVE ON RAMP over S-W CONN OVER WB I-235. It was built in 2002, making it 24 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 89,000 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 2ND AVE ON RAMP 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2002
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 89,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000042721
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 2ND AVE ON RAMP 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 2ND AVE ON RAMP 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 2ND AVE ON RAMP?
2ND AVE ON RAMP in Polk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is 2ND AVE ON RAMP inspected?
2ND AVE ON RAMP'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 89,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. 2ND AVE ON RAMP 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 2ND AVE ON RAMP?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for 2ND AVE ON RAMP.
Who is responsible for maintaining 2ND AVE ON RAMP?
Ownership is not specified for 2ND AVE ON RAMP in the NBI.
How old is 2ND AVE ON RAMP and does age affect safety?
2ND AVE ON RAMP was built in 2002, making it 24 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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