US Bridges

150th ST over I-35

Good

Story County, Iowa · 2.1 Miles South of SR E18 · Structure no. 000000000049330

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
235 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
71
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

150th ST over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 150th 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 71 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 71 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries150th ST
CrossesI-35
Location2.1 Miles South of SR E18
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.1373, -93.56027
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
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length235 ft (71.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71 (2022)
Projected traffic71 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 150th ST over I-35 built?

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

What condition is 150th 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 150th ST over I-35 carry?

About 71 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is 150th ST over I-35?

The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 150th ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.