J14 over I-35
FairDecatur County, Iowa · At the Jct. SR J14 · Structure no. 000000000023000
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 499
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
J14 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J14 over I-35 in Decatur County, Iowa. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 57 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 499 by 2044. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J14 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is J14 over I-35 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does J14 over I-35 carry?
About 499 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is J14 over I-35?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns J14 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.