US Bridges

305th ST over I-35

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 3.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR R75 · Structure no. 000000000602605

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
391 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
81
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

305th ST over I-35 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 305th ST over I-35 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 81 vehicles a day, projected to reach 81 by 2042. The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries305th ST
CrossesI-35
Location3.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR R75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.60852, -93.50655
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length391 ft (119.2 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic81 (2022)
Projected traffic81 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 305th ST over I-35 built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is 305th ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 305th ST over I-35 carry?

About 81 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 305th ST over I-35?

The structure is 391 ft (119.2 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 305th ST over I-35?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.