US Bridges

SR D-36 over I-35

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 1.4 Miles S of JCT US 20 · Structure no. 000000000026730

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR D-36 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR D-36 over I-35 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2042. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR D-36
CrossesI-35
Location1.4 Miles S of JCT US 20
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.42687, -93.57078
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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-36 over I-35 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR D-36 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR D-36 over I-35 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR D-36 over I-35?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR D-36 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.