Sy RD A-38 over I-35
FairWorth County, Iowa · At Jct. SR A38 · Structure no. 000000000356217
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,011
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sy RD A-38 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sy RD A-38 over I-35 in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5 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 1,011 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,011 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sy RD A-38 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sy RD A-38 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Sy RD A-38 over I-35 carry?
About 1,011 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sy RD A-38 over I-35?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns Sy RD A-38 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.