US Bridges

EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At Junction With US 69 · Structure no. 000000000042891

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
38,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 38,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,550 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-235
CrossesNB US 69/E 15th ST
LocationAt Junction With US 69
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59644, -93.59654
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating74.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,550 (2022)
Projected traffic38,550 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 NB US 69/E 15th ST built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST 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 EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST carry?

About 38,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-235 over NB US 69/E 15th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.