US Bridges

R37 Robin ST over I-35

Good

Clarke County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. S of SR G76 · Structure no. 000000000020260

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R37 Robin ST over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R37 Robin ST over I-35 in Clarke County, Iowa. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 34 vehicles a day, projected to reach 34 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesR37 Robin ST
CrossesI-35
Location3.1 Mi. S of SR G76
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.13248, -93.78634
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating48.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34 (2022)
Projected traffic34 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 R37 Robin ST over I-35 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is R37 Robin ST 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 R37 Robin ST over I-35 carry?

About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is R37 Robin ST over I-35?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns R37 Robin ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.