I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6
FairPolk County, Iowa · At Junction With US 6 · Structure no. 000000000041300
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 174 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 51,050
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 67 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 51,050 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 51,050 by 2043. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 66 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 carry?
About 51,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.