Ia 160 over I-35
FairPolk County, Iowa · At Junction Interstate 35 · Structure no. 000000000041781
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 253 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 160 over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 160 over I-35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 22,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,700 by 2044. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 160 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 160 over I-35 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 160 over I-35 carry?
About 22,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ia 160 over I-35?
The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 160 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.