NB I-35 over Bailey Creek
FairCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. N Jct. SR C13 · Structure no. 000000000602200
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 98 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB I-35 over Bailey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-35 over Bailey Creek 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB I-35 over Bailey Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB I-35 over Bailey Creek 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NB I-35 over Bailey Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is NB I-35 over Bailey Creek?
The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NB I-35 over Bailey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.