US Bridges

K-35 over I-29

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 4.2 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000053640

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

K-35 over I-29 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying K-35 over I-29 in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesK-35
CrossesI-29
Location4.2 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 141
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28312, -96.27942
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2022)
Projected traffic90 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 K-35 over I-29 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is K-35 over I-29 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does K-35 over I-29 carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is K-35 over I-29?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns K-35 over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.