US Bridges

I 35 SB over Middle River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 0.4 Miles South of Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000051351

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 SB over Middle River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over Middle River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 SB
CrossesMiddle River
Location0.4 Miles South of Ia 92
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.35781, -93.78005
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,600 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure3
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 SB over Middle River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 SB over Middle River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 35 SB over Middle River carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 35 SB over Middle River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 SB over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.