E 9th Street over I-235
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 5.1 Mi. E of Jct. Ia #28 · Structure no. 000000000004111
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 426 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,723
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 9th Street over I-235 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 9th Street over I-235 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,723 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,723 by 2043. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 9th Street over I-235 built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 9th Street over I-235 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does E 9th Street over I-235 carry?
About 1,723 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is E 9th Street over I-235?
The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns E 9th Street over I-235?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.