WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave
GoodPolk County, Iowa · 1.2 Miles E of JCT Ia 163 · Structure no. 000000000043011
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave 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 33,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,900 by 2043. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 66 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave 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 2023.
How much traffic does WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave carry?
About 33,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-235 over Guthrie Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.