US Bridges

WB I-235 over 35th Street

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. E of Jct. Ia #28 · Structure no. 000000000042391

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-235 over 35th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-235 over 35th Street in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 55,350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,350 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 89 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-235
Crosses35th Street
Location2.1 Mi. E of Jct. Ia #28
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59326, -93.66391
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width89 ft (27.1 m)
Roadway width86 ft (26.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55,350 (2022)
Projected traffic55,350 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WB I-235 over 35th Street built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-235 over 35th 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-235 over 35th Street carry?

About 55,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB I-235 over 35th Street?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 89 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-235 over 35th Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.