US Bridges

SB I-35 over NE 36th ST

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.1 Miles N of JCT SR F34 · Structure no. 000000000041841

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over NE 36th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over NE 36th ST in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 23,750 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,750 by 2044. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 63 ft wide.

CarriesSB I-35
CrossesNE 36th ST
Location2.1 Miles N of JCT SR F34
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.76109, -93.56944
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,750 (2022)
Projected traffic23,750 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
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 SB I-35 over NE 36th ST built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-35 over NE 36th ST 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-35 over NE 36th ST carry?

About 23,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 over NE 36th ST?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over NE 36th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.