US Bridges

NB I 35 over Main ST

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of N Jct. US.18 · Structure no. 000000000019180

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I 35 over Main ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I 35 over Main ST in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,800 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I 35
CrossesMain ST
Location0.6 Mi. S of N Jct. US.18
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13702, -93.35581
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 NB I 35 over Main ST built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I 35 over Main ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does NB I 35 over Main ST carry?

About 9,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is NB I 35 over Main ST?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns NB I 35 over Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.