US Bridges

Ia 152 over I 35

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · Ia 152 over I-35 · Structure no. 000000000020211

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 152 over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 152 over I 35 in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 890 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIa 152
CrossesI 35
LocationIa 152 over I-35
RouteState Highway 152
StateIowa
Coordinates41.06985, -93.78152
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2022)
Projected traffic890 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 152 over I 35 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 152 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 152 over I 35 carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 152 over I 35?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 152 over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.