US Bridges

NB I-35 over CO RD D-25

Fair

Hamilton County, Iowa · At Junction With SR D25 · Structure no. 000000000602530

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-35 over CO RD D-25 is a concrete continuous slab carrying NB I-35 over CO RD D-25 in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesNB I-35
CrossesCO RD D-25
LocationAt Junction With SR D25
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47088, -93.56862
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating83.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length143 ft (43.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2043
Trucks27%
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-35 over CO RD D-25 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-35 over CO RD D-25 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does NB I-35 over CO RD D-25 carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is NB I-35 over CO RD D-25?

The structure is 143 ft (43.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-35 over CO RD D-25?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.