FM RD A-39 over I-35
FairWorth County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #9 · Structure no. 000000000600150
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 292 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 118
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM RD A-39 over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM RD A-39 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 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 118 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 118 by 2044. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM RD A-39 over I-35 built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM RD A-39 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does FM RD A-39 over I-35 carry?
About 118 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is FM RD A-39 over I-35?
The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM RD A-39 over I-35?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.