US Bridges

Ia 9 over I-35

Fair

Worth County, Iowa · At Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000054030

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
291 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 9 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 9 over I-35 in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2044. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIa 9
CrossesI-35
LocationAt Jct. I-35
RouteState Highway 9
StateIowa
Coordinates43.28448, -93.35048
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Ia 9 over I-35 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 9 over I-35 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 9 over I-35 carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Ia 9 over I-35?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 9 over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.