US Bridges

Mckinley ST over I-35

Fair

Warren County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000051290

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
201 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckinley ST over I-35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mckinley ST over I-35 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckinley ST
CrossesI-35
Location2.8 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 92
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.32274, -93.78053
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mckinley ST over I-35 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mckinley 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Mckinley ST over I-35 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Mckinley ST over I-35?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Mckinley ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.