NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of Jct. SR B43 · Structure no. 000000000602320
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 146 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 9,050 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,050 by 2043. 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).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 9,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek?
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 NB I-35 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.