NW 70TH AVENUE
Carrying NW 70TH AVENUE over BEAVER CREEK
000000000, Polk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NW 70TH AVENUE
The NW 70TH AVENUE bridge in Polk, Iowa carries NW 70TH AVENUE over BEAVER CREEK. It was built in 1994, making it 32 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 2008, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 70.4 meters (231 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,205 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 43.1 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NW 70TH AVENUE compares
Live comparison across Iowa.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1994
- Last Reconstructed
- 2008
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 70.4 m (231 ft)
- Deck Width
- 27.1 m (89 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5,205 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000281456
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NW 70TH AVENUE 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 NW 70TH AVENUE 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 NW 70TH AVENUE?
NW 70TH AVENUE in Polk, Iowa has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NW 70TH AVENUE inspected?
NW 70TH AVENUE'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 5,205 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NW 70TH AVENUE is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NW 70TH AVENUE?
NW 70TH AVENUE has an NBI inventory load rating of 43.1 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NW 70TH AVENUE?
NW 70TH AVENUE is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is NW 70TH AVENUE and does age affect safety?
NW 70TH AVENUE was built in 1994, making it 32 years old and last reconstructed in 2008.
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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