US Bridges

I 35 SB over North River

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 3.8 MI N of Ia 92 · Structure no. 000000000051401

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 SB over North River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over North River in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 12,550 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,550 by 2043. The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 SB
CrossesNorth River
Location3.8 MI N of Ia 92
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.41941, -93.78054
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 (102.8 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 traffic12,550 (2023)
Projected traffic12,550 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 North River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 35 SB over North 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 July 2024.

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

About 12,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 35 SB over North River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.8 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 SB over North River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.