US Bridges

NB I-29 over 155th ST

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · At Jct. SR J-24 · Structure no. 000000000600149

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-29 over 155th ST is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB I-29 over 155th ST in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB I-29
Crosses155th ST
LocationAt Jct. SR J-24
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates40.82179, -95.80649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 NB I-29 over 155th ST built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-29 over 155th ST 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-29 over 155th ST carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is NB I-29 over 155th ST?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-29 over 155th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.