US Bridges

E57 260th ST over I 35

Good

Story County, Iowa · 2.0 Miles S of JCT 30/35 · Structure no. 000000000049201

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
446 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E57 260th ST over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E57 260th ST over I 35 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE57 260th ST
CrossesI 35
Location2.0 Miles S of JCT 30/35
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97942, -93.57137
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum 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 spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 E57 260th ST over I 35 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is E57 260th ST over I 35 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does E57 260th ST over I 35 carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is E57 260th ST over I 35?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E57 260th ST over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.