US Bridges

Veterans Parkway over I 35

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Warren County, Iowa · 1.25 Mi. N of Sec Rd. G14 · Structure no. 000000000700960

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Veterans Parkway over I 35 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Veterans Parkway over I 35 in Warren County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesVeterans Parkway
CrossesI 35
Location1.25 Mi. N of Sec Rd. G14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWarren County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50056, -93.7809
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Veterans Parkway over I 35 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Veterans Parkway 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Veterans Parkway over I 35 carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Veterans Parkway over I 35?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Veterans Parkway over I 35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.