US Bridges

F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35

Good

Polk County, Iowa · Elkhart Interchange · Structure no. 000000000040791

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,262
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,262 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,262 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesF22 NE 126th Ave
CrossesI 35
LocationElkhart Interchange
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.79135, -93.57108
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,262 (2023)
Projected traffic4,262 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35 built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is F22 NE 126th Ave 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35 carry?

About 4,262 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns F22 NE 126th Ave over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.