US Bridges

I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR

Good

Polk County, Iowa · I-80 to I-235 Interchange · Structure no. 000000000700895

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2043. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 EB to I235 WB
CrossesUP RR
LocationI-80 to I-235 Interchange
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64742, -93.57727
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 UP RR built?

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

What condition is I80 EB to I235 WB over UP 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 I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR carry?

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

How long is I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I80 EB to I235 WB over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.