US Bridges

R35 Adams ST over I 35

Good

Warren County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. N of SR G14 · Structure no. 000000000051461

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
379 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

R35 Adams ST over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying R35 Adams ST over I 35 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 67 vehicles a day, projected to reach 67 by 2043. The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesR35 Adams ST
CrossesI 35
Location1.5 Mi. N of SR G14
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50486, -93.78105
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: 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 spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length379 ft (115.5 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2022)
Projected traffic67 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 R35 Adams ST over I 35 built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is R35 Adams ST over I 35 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does R35 Adams ST over I 35 carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is R35 Adams ST over I 35?

The structure is 379 ft (115.5 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns R35 Adams ST over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.