US Bridges

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E Jct. US 69 · Structure no. 000000000041661

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
198 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage 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 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 41,550 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,550 by 2042. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35 WB I-80
CrossesDrainage
Location0.2 Mi. E Jct. US 69
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65026, -93.59511
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84.2 US tons
Inventory rating50.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,550 (2022)
Projected traffic41,550 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage built?

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

What condition is SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage 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 May 2023.

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

About 41,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.