I 80 EB over I-35
FairPolk County, Iowa · At W Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000042150
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 234 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 EB over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over I-35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 EB over I-35 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 EB 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does I 80 EB over I-35 carry?
About 15,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is I 80 EB over I-35?
The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 EB over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.