US Bridges

I 35 NB over E 1st Street

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.0 Miles N of JCT Ia 160 · Structure no. 000000000041791

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 NB over E 1st Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 NB over E 1st Street in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,200 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,200 by 2043. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 NB
CrossesE 1st Street
Location2.0 Miles N of JCT Ia 160
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.73156, -93.57681
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 13 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,200 (2023)
Projected traffic26,200 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 I 35 NB over E 1st Street built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 NB over E 1st Street 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 NB over E 1st Street carry?

About 26,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 35 NB over E 1st Street?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 NB over E 1st Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.