US Bridges

SB I-35 over Over Upp RR

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 1.1 Miles N of N JCT I-80 · Structure no. 000000000609165

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-35 over Over Upp RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-35 over Over Upp RR 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 46,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,900 by 2043. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-35
CrossesOver Upp RR
Location1.1 Miles N of N JCT I-80
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66996, -93.57781
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width71 ft (21.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,900 (2023)
Projected traffic46,900 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 SB I-35 over Over Upp RR built?

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

What condition is SB I-35 over Over Upp RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-35 over Over Upp RR carry?

About 46,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SB I-35 over Over Upp RR?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-35 over Over Upp RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.