SB I-35 over White Breast Creek
FairClarke County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. S of Jct. US 34 · Structure no. 000000000020150
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 142 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB I-35 over White Breast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over White Breast Creek in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 5 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 8,850 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,850 by 2043. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB I-35 over White Breast Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB I-35 over White Breast Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SB I-35 over White Breast Creek carry?
About 8,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is SB I-35 over White Breast Creek?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns SB I-35 over White Breast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.