US Bridges

I 35 NB over Iowa River

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. N of SR C-70 · Structure no. 000000000602610

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 35 NB over Iowa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 35 NB over Iowa River 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,250 by 2043. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 35 NB
CrossesIowa River
Location4.0 Mi. N of SR C-70
RouteInterstate 35
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61054, -93.50321
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2023)
Projected traffic8,250 by 2043
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 35 NB over Iowa River built?

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

What condition is I 35 NB over Iowa River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 35 NB over Iowa River carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is I 35 NB over Iowa River?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 35 NB over Iowa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.