I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 1.1 Miles E of JCT Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000041400
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2016
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 81,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2016, 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 6 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 81,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 81,600 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.
What condition is I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek 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 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek carry?
About 81,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-35 & I-80 over N Walnut Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.