US Bridges

NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. W of E Jct. I-235 · Structure no. 000000000041691

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
899 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 5,079 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5,079 by 2043. The structure is 899 ft (273.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNE 22nd ST
CrossesI 80 & I 35
Location0.3 Mi. W of E Jct. I-235
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64967, -93.58169
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length899 ft (273.9 m)
Longest span208 ft (63.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,079 (2022)
Projected traffic5,079 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35 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 NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35 carry?

About 5,079 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35?

The structure is 899 ft (273.9 m) long with a longest span of 208 ft (63.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NE 22nd ST over I 80 & I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.