US Bridges

SB I-35 over 190th ST

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. N of Jct. SR B60 · Structure no. 000000000602310

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over 190th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over 190th ST in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,900 by 2044. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35
Crosses190th ST
Location4.0 Mi. N of Jct. SR B60
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0385, -93.34235
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.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic8,900 by 2044
Trucks29%
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 SB I-35 over 190th ST built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-35 over 190th ST 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 190th ST carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 over 190th ST?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over 190th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.