US Bridges

SB I-35 over 310th Street

Fair

Decatur County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. S of US 69 · Structure no. 000000000022840

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
141 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over 310th Street is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over 310th Street in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,250 by 2043. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35
Crosses310th Street
Location2.5 Mi. S of US 69
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates40.59478, -93.91737
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.8 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2023)
Projected traffic7,250 by 2043
Trucks39%
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 SB I-35 over 310th Street built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-35 over 310th Street 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 SB I-35 over 310th Street carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 over 310th Street?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over 310th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.