US Bridges

I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. N of E 1st ST · Structure no. 000000000700770

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
58,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 58,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,300 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35
CrossesTrib to Four Mile Creek
Location0.8 Mi. N of E 1st ST
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.74201, -93.57745
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 7 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.5 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic58,300 (2023)
Projected traffic58,300 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek 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 I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek carry?

About 58,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 35 over Trib to Four Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.