US Bridges

SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At East Mixmaster · Structure no. 000000000700000

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
307 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSBI35 to EBI80
CrossesNB I-35 & EB I-80
LocationAt East Mixmaster
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6511, -93.57759
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.4 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SBI35 to EBI80 over NB I-35 & EB I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.