WB I-235 over UP RR
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile E of JCT Ia 163 · Structure no. 000000000042961
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 377 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-235 over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-235 over UP RR 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 35,150 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,150 by 2044. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-235 over UP RR built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-235 over UP RR 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 UP RR carry?
About 35,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is WB I-235 over UP RR?
The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-235 over UP RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.