US Bridges

E23 170th ST over I-35

Good

Story County, Iowa · 2.1 Miles North of SR E29 · Structure no. 000000000049300

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
139
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E23 170th ST over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E23 170th ST over I-35 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, 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 139 vehicles a day, projected to reach 139 by 2043. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesE23 170th ST
CrossesI-35
Location2.1 Miles North of SR E29
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10665, -93.55821
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic139 (2022)
Projected traffic139 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 E23 170th ST over I-35 built?

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

What condition is E23 170th 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does E23 170th ST over I-35 carry?

About 139 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E23 170th ST over I-35?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns E23 170th ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.