US Bridges

E15 115th ST over I-35

Fair

Story County, Iowa · At Junction SR E15 · Structure no. 000000000049370

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,079
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E15 115th ST over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E15 115th ST over I-35 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,079 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,079 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesE15 115th ST
CrossesI-35
LocationAt Junction SR E15
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.18777, -93.57105
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,079 (2022)
Projected traffic4,079 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 E15 115th ST over I-35 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is E15 115th ST over I-35 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does E15 115th ST over I-35 carry?

About 4,079 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E15 115th ST over I-35?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns E15 115th ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.