US Bridges

I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 MI S of SR Grand Ave · Structure no. 000000000700130

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,960
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,960 by 2044. The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 SB on Ramp
CrossesIais RR
Location0.2 MI S of SR Grand Ave
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53885, -93.77587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 13 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length197 ft (60.1 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,960 (2022)
Projected traffic3,960 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR carry?

About 3,960 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR?

The structure is 197 ft (60.1 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 SB on Ramp over Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.