US Bridges

I 29 NB over 25th ST

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. S of Ia 192 · Structure no. 000000000044830

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2022
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 NB over 25th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 NB over 25th ST in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 2022, so it is 58 years old, older 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 29 NB
Crosses25th ST
Location1.0 Mi. S of Ia 192
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.27488, -95.88205
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 29 NB over 25th ST built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2022.

What condition is I 29 NB over 25th ST 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I 29 NB over 25th ST carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 29 NB over 25th ST?

The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 NB over 25th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.