US Bridges

SR D-41 over I-35

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 3.5 Miles S of JCT US 20 · Structure no. 000000000026720

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
399
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR D-41 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR D-41 over I-35 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 399 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 399 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR D-41
CrossesI-35
Location3.5 Miles S of JCT US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39837, -93.57094
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic399 (2022)
Projected traffic399 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR D-41 over I-35 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR D-41 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR D-41 over I-35 carry?

About 399 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR D-41 over I-35?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR D-41 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.