UNI AVE WB ENTR
Carrying UNI AVE WB ENTR over WB EXIT RAMP, UNIV. AVE.
0.5 mi. E of Jct. U.S. 69, Polk, Iowa
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: UNI AVE WB ENTR
The UNI AVE WB ENTR bridge in Polk, Iowa carries UNI AVE WB ENTR over WB EXIT RAMP, UNIV. AVE.. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 9,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-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 UNI AVE WB ENTR 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 2004
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 9,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000609365
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 UNI AVE WB ENTR 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 UNI AVE WB ENTR 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 UNI AVE WB ENTR?
UNI AVE WB ENTR in Polk, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is UNI AVE WB ENTR inspected?
UNI AVE WB ENTR'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 9,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. UNI AVE WB ENTR 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 UNI AVE WB ENTR?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for UNI AVE WB ENTR.
Who is responsible for maintaining UNI AVE WB ENTR?
Ownership is not specified for UNI AVE WB ENTR in the NBI.
How old is UNI AVE WB ENTR and does age affect safety?
UNI AVE WB ENTR was built in 2004, making it 22 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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