US Bridges

Maffitt Lake RD over I-35

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000608090

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,572
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maffitt Lake RD over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Maffitt Lake RD over I-35 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,572 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,572 by 2044. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMaffitt Lake RD
CrossesI-35
Location0.2 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 5
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51952, -93.77567
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span143 ft (43.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.3 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,572 (2022)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Maffitt Lake RD over I-35 built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maffitt Lake RD over I-35 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Maffitt Lake RD over I-35 carry?

About 1,572 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Maffitt Lake RD over I-35?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Maffitt Lake RD over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.