Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80
GoodPolk County, Iowa · At Junction I-80 & I-35 · Structure no. 000000000041331
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 293 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,570
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80 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 8,570 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,570 by 2044. The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long and 113 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80 built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80 carry?
About 8,570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80?
The structure is 293 ft (89.2 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.6 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.
Who owns Douglas Ave over I 35 & I 80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.