US Bridges

NB I 35 over Clanton Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. S of Jct. Ia #92 · Structure no. 000000000051301

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
480 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I 35 over Clanton Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I 35 over Clanton Creek in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 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 11,400 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2044. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I 35
CrossesClanton Creek
Location2.4 Mi. S of Jct. Ia #92
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.32849, -93.7799
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.8 US tons
Inventory rating47.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,400 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 NB I 35 over Clanton Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I 35 over Clanton Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NB I 35 over Clanton Creek carry?

About 11,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is NB I 35 over Clanton Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NB I 35 over Clanton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.