US Bridges

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 415 · Structure no. 000000000041560

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
43,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1990, 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 43,750 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,750 by 2044. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35 WB I-80
CrossesSaylor Creek
Location0.5 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 415
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64957, -93.62851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width62 ft (19 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic43,750 (2022)
Projected traffic43,750 by 2044
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek carry?

About 43,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 WB I-80 over Saylor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.