I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. S of S Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000041221
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 447 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 37,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 37,550 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,550 by 2043. The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long and 78 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek carry?
About 37,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek?
The structure is 447 ft (136.3 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 SB over RR Ep True Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.