I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass
FairFranklin County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000602410
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 216 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 5 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2044. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass carry?
About 8,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass?
The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 SB over Fink Cattle Pass?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.