US Bridges

NB I-35 over Winnebago River

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000019280

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-35 over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-35 over Winnebago River 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2043. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-35
CrossesWinnebago River
Location2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25459, -93.34878
Functional classRural 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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2043
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NB I-35 over Winnebago River built?

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

What condition is NB I-35 over Winnebago River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NB I-35 over Winnebago River carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is NB I-35 over Winnebago River?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-35 over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.