US Bridges

S 35th Street over Ia 5

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. E of Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000607530

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
271 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,414
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 35th Street over Ia 5 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 35th Street over Ia 5 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,414 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,414 by 2044. The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long and 93 ft wide.

CarriesS 35th Street
CrossesIa 5
Location1.6 Mi. E of Jct. I-35
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52246, -93.74899
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating94.1 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length271 ft (82.6 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,414 (2022)
Projected traffic1,414 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S 35th Street over Ia 5 built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 35th Street over Ia 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does S 35th Street over Ia 5 carry?

About 1,414 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is S 35th Street over Ia 5?

The structure is 271 ft (82.6 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns S 35th Street over Ia 5?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.