US Bridges

I 35 SB over Main ST

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of N Jct. US.18 · Structure no. 000000000019190

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 SB over Main ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB 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 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 SB
CrossesMain ST
Location0.6 Mi. S of N Jct. US.18
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.13758, -93.35622
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.4 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 width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
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 I 35 SB over Main ST built?

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

What condition is I 35 SB over Main ST 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 February 2024.

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

About 10,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 35 SB over Main ST?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 SB over Main ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.