US Bridges

SB I-35 over Imrl RR

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. S of Jct. 18 · Structure no. 000000000019210

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

About this bridge

SB I-35 over Imrl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over Imrl RR 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 10,800 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35
CrossesImrl RR
Location0.2 Mi. S of Jct. 18
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.14152, -93.35614
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,800 (2022)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 SB I-35 over Imrl RR built?

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

What condition is SB I-35 over Imrl RR 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 SB I-35 over Imrl RR carry?

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

How long is SB I-35 over Imrl RR?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over Imrl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.