US Bridges

NE 158th over I-35

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 1.9 Miles South of Ia 210 · Structure no. 000000000041890

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NE 158th over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NE 158th over I-35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesNE 158th
CrossesI-35
Location1.9 Miles South of Ia 210
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.84966, -93.57143
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating16.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 158th over I-35 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is NE 158th 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NE 158th over I-35 carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is NE 158th over I-35?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns NE 158th over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.