US Bridges

EB I-235 over Keo Way

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 3.6 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000042511

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
315 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
42,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-235 over Keo Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-235 over Keo Way in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 42,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,800 by 2044. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-235
CrossesKeo Way
Location3.6 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 28
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59588, -93.63695
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating68.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic42,800 (2022)
Projected traffic42,800 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
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 EB I-235 over Keo Way built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-235 over Keo Way 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 EB I-235 over Keo Way carry?

About 42,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB I-235 over Keo Way?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-235 over Keo Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.