I-35 over Tuttle Creek
FairHamilton County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile N of JCT US 20 · Structure no. 000000000026760
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-35 over Tuttle Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-35 over Tuttle Creek 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 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 17,400 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 over Tuttle Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-35 over Tuttle Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does I-35 over Tuttle Creek carry?
About 17,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is I-35 over Tuttle Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-35 over Tuttle Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.