US Bridges

I 35 SB over Badger Creek

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. S of SR G-14 · Structure no. 000000000051441

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

About this bridge

I 35 SB over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 SB over Badger Creek 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 8 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 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI 35 SB
CrossesBadger Creek
Location1.9 Mi. S of SR G-14
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates41.45567, -93.78016
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 22 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 length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Badger Creek built?

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

What condition is I 35 SB over Badger 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 I 35 SB over Badger Creek carry?

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

How long is I 35 SB over Badger Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 SB over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.