198th Street over I-35
GoodDecatur County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 2 · Structure no. 000000000022970
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
198th Street over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 198th Street over I-35 in Decatur 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 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2044. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 198th Street over I-35 built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is 198th Street 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 198th Street over I-35 carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is 198th Street over I-35?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns 198th Street over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.