US Bridges

EB I-235 over UP RR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 1.3 Miles E of JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000043071

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-235 over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-235 over UP RR 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 25,550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,550 by 2044. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-235
CrossesUP RR
Location1.3 Miles E of JCT US 6
RouteInterstate 235
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64697, -93.57554
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadGreater than HL 93
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width98 ft (30 m)
Roadway width95 ft (29 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,550 (2022)
Projected traffic25,550 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

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

What condition is EB 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-235 over UP RR carry?

About 25,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is EB I-235 over UP RR?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-235 over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.