US Bridges

35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000015511

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
171 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,108
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,108 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,108 by 2043. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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Carries35th ST NW
CrossesOver Abandon RR
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.73684, -92.51207
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,108 (2022)
Projected traffic2,108 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR carry?

About 2,108 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 35th ST NW over Over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.