US Bridges

235th ST over I-29

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 127 · Structure no. 000000000028230

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
229 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

235th ST over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 235th ST over I-29 in Harrison 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 79 by 2044. The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries235th ST
CrossesI-29
Location3.0 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 127
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66856, -96.03532
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length229 ft (69.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 235th ST over I-29 built?

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

What condition is 235th ST over I-29 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 235th ST over I-29 carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is 235th ST over I-29?

The structure is 229 ft (69.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 235th ST over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.