AI-verified clearance data
Parking clearance heights in Des Moines, Iowa
AI-verified clearance heights for 23 parking garages, 9 low-clearance bridges in Des Moines, Iowa. Enter your vehicle height on the interactive map to see what fits.
23 parking garages
0 tunnels
9 low bridges
Parking garages (23)
Wells Fargo Arena / Iowa Events Center
Unverified
730 3rd St
Arena + convention center garage.
Source: iowaeventscenter.com
Hy-Vee Hall (IEC)
Unverified
730 3rd St
Convention hall adjacent to arena.
Source: iowaeventscenter.com
Principal Park (I-Cubs)
No limit (uncovered)
One Line Dr
AAA ballpark. Surface lots.
Source: milb.com
Des Moines Civic Center
Unverified
221 Walnut St
Performing arts center. Parking ramp adjacent.
Source: desmoinesperformingarts.org
Cowles Commons Garage
Unverified
221 Walnut St
Underground ramp.
Source: Needs verification
Iowa State Capitol Lots
No limit (uncovered)
1007 E Grand Ave
Capitol Square.
Source: legis.iowa.gov
Science Center of Iowa
Unverified
401 W Martin Luther King Jr Pkwy
Museum + IMAX.
Source: sciowa.org
Des Moines Art Center
No limit (uncovered)
4700 Grand Ave
Free museum. Surface lot.
Source: desmoinesartcenter.org
Pappajohn Sculpture Park Lot
No limit (uncovered)
1330 Grand Ave
Downtown sculpture park.
Source: desmoinesartcenter.org
East Village District Lots
No limit (uncovered)
410 E Walnut St
Historic district east of river.
Source: Needs verification
Blank Park Zoo
No limit (uncovered)
7401 SW 9th St
Oversized OK
Zoo surface lot.
Source: blankparkzoo.com
Iowa State Fairgrounds
No limit (uncovered)
3000 E Grand Ave
Oversized OK
Famous Iowa State Fair. Massive surface + RV camping.
Source: iowastatefair.org
Jordan Creek Town Center (W DM)
No limit (uncovered)
101 Jordan Creek Pkwy, W Des Moines
Upscale enclosed mall.
Source: simon.com
Historic Valley Junction
No limit (uncovered)
205 5th St, W Des Moines
Historic shopping district.
Source: validawaivalleyjunction.com
Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden
No limit (uncovered)
909 Robert D Ray Dr
Riverfront garden.
Source: dmbotanicalgarden.com
Drake University Lots
No limit (uncovered)
2507 University Ave
Private university.
Source: drake.edu
Living History Farms (Urbandale)
No limit (uncovered)
11121 Hickman Rd
Oversized OK
Historic farm museum.
Source: livinghistoryfarms.org
Prairie Meadows Racetrack & Casino
No limit (uncovered)
1 Prairie Meadows Dr, Altoona
Oversized OK
Casino + horse racing. RV-friendly.
Source: prairiemeadows.com
Adventureland Park (Altoona)
No limit (uncovered)
305 34th Ave NW, Altoona
Oversized OK
Iowa's major theme park. Surface lot + RV park.
Source: adventurelandresort.com
MercyOne Des Moines Medical Center
Unverified
1111 6th Ave
Hospital garage.
Source: mercyone.org
Principal Financial Group Garage
Unverified
711 High St
HQ garage.
Source: Needs verification
Des Moines Airport (DSM) — Main Garage
Unverified
5800 Fleur Dr
Terminal-adjacent.
Source: dsmairport.com
DSM — Long Term Lot
No limit (uncovered)
5800 Fleur Dr
Oversized OK
Uncovered.
Source: dsmairport.com
Tunnels (0)
None indexed in this city yet.
Low-clearance bridges (9)
Center Street Bridge
Over water
Center St over Des Moines River
Downtown bridge.
Source: dsm.city
MLK Parkway Bridge
Over water
MLK Pkwy over Des Moines River
Modern downtown bridge.
Source: dsm.city
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
13'0"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1890
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL RD
13'0"
LOCAL RD
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1920
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'0"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1950
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'0"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1949
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
13'0"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1950
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: LOCAL
11'7"
LOCAL
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1940
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
Low on-bridge clearance: FM
13'10"
FM
FHWA NBI; on-bridge clearance; built 1949
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory
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