US Bridges

I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St)

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. S of N Jct. US 18 · Structure no. 000000000602350

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over B 35 (240th 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 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).

CarriesI 35 SB
CrossesB 35 (240th St)
Location2.4 Mi. S of N Jct. US 18
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates43.11212, -93.35112
Functional classUrban 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 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 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 (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic10,500 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 I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St) built?

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

What condition is I 35 SB over B 35 (240th 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St) carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St)?

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 I 35 SB over B 35 (240th St)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.