US Bridges

NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35)

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. S of N Jct. US 18 · Structure no. 000000000602340

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-35 over CO RD (B-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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,750 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-35
CrossesCO RD (B-35)
Location2.4 Mi. S of N Jct. US 18
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11179, -93.35059
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.7 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 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 traffic10,750 (2023)
Projected traffic10,750 by 2043
Trucks32%
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 NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35) built?

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

What condition is NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35) 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 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35) carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35)?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-35 over CO RD (B-35)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.