US Bridges

86th ST over I-35 & I-80

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. W of Iowa 28 · Structure no. 000000000041411

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

86th ST over I-35 & I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 86th ST over I-35 & I-80 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 13,750 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,750 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries86th ST
CrossesI-35 & I-80
Location2.0 Mi. W of Iowa 28
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65181, -93.73637
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.7 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,750 (2022)
Projected traffic13,750 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 86th ST over I-35 & I-80 built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is 86th ST 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does 86th ST over I-35 & I-80 carry?

About 13,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 86th ST over I-35 & I-80?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns 86th ST over I-35 & I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.