IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C
GoodPolk County, Iowa · Jct. of Ia 5 · Structure no. 000000000608230
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 827 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,540
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C 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 1,540 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,540 by 2043. The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C 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 2023.
How much traffic does IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C carry?
About 1,540 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C?
The structure is 827 ft (252.1 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IA5 W to I35 S over I-35 & Ia #5 Ramp C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.