US Bridges

I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway

Good

Polk County, Iowa · Ramp G over Broadway Ave. · Structure no. 000000000700890

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 EB to I235 WB
CrossesNE 46th Ave Broadway
LocationRamp G over Broadway Ave.
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64432, -93.57622
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span159 ft (48.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway 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 2023.

How much traffic does I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 159 ft (48.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns I80 EB to I235 WB over NE 46th Ave Broadway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.