SR B-43 over I-35
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR B43 · Structure no. 000000000602335
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 277 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 687
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR B-43 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR B-43 over I-35 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 687 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 687 by 2044. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 35 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR B-43 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR B-43 over I-35 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR B-43 over I-35 carry?
About 687 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is SR B-43 over I-35?
The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns SR B-43 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.