US Bridges

SB I-35 over Winnebago River

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9 · Structure no. 000000000019290

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
247 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over Winnebago River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over Winnebago River in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2044. 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).

CarriesSB I-35
CrossesWinnebago River
Location2.3 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 9
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.2553, -93.34918
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating72.8 US tons
Inventory rating50.8 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 traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2044
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 SB I-35 over Winnebago River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-35 over Winnebago River 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 2024.

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

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SB 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 SB I-35 over Winnebago River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.