US Bridges

I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At Junction With US 69 · Structure no. 000000000041631

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
246 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
41,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 41,250 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,250 by 2043. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 71 ft wide.

CarriesI 35 NB I 80 EB
CrossesUS 69
LocationAt Junction With US 69
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64976, -93.60089
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,250 (2023)
Projected traffic41,250 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69 carry?

About 41,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.