US Bridges

WB I-235 over Keo Way

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 3.6 Miles E of Jct. Ia 28 · Structure no. 000000000042521

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
319 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
36,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-235 over Keo Way is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-235 over Keo Way 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 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 36,850 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,850 by 2044. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-235
CrossesKeo Way
Location3.6 Miles E of Jct. Ia 28
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59612, -93.63501
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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating78.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length319 ft (97.2 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,850 (2022)
Projected traffic36,850 by 2044
Trucks9%
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 WB I-235 over Keo Way built?

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

What condition is WB 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-235 over Keo Way carry?

About 36,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is WB I-235 over Keo Way?

The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-235 over Keo Way?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.