NB I-35 over Raccoon River
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Jct. Iowa #5 · Structure no. 000000000041141
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 656 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NB I-35 over Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-35 over Raccoon River in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 28,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,800 by 2043. The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NB I-35 over Raccoon River built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NB I-35 over Raccoon River 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NB I-35 over Raccoon River carry?
About 28,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is NB I-35 over Raccoon River?
The structure is 656 ft (199.9 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.
Who owns NB I-35 over Raccoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.