US Bridges

WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At NE Mix Master in D.M. · Structure no. 000000000700005

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
322 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WBI80 to WBI235 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2044. The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWBI80 to WBI235
CrossesNB I-35 & EB I-80
LocationAt NE Mix Master in D.M.
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65111, -93.57726
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length322 ft (98.2 m)
Longest span149 ft (45.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2022)
Projected traffic4,500 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 built?

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

What condition is WBI80 to WBI235 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80 carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80?

The structure is 322 ft (98.2 m) long with a longest span of 149 ft (45.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns WBI80 to WBI235 over NB I-35 & EB I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.