NB I-35 EB I-80 over Walnut Creek

Fair Condition68 years old55,950 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location0.3 Mi. W Of Jct. 6
CarriesNB I-35 EB I-80
CrossesWalnut Creek
Coordinates41.61070, -93.77669

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length414.0 ft (126.2 m)
Max Span74.1 ft (22.6 m)
Deck Width77.4 ft (23.6 m)
Deck Area2978.3 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1988)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic55,950 (2023)
Truck Traffic15%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000041280

Nearby Bridges

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Walnut Creek 0.1 mi Fair NW 114th ST over Walnut Creek 0.1 mi Fair I 35 NB I 80 EB over US 6 0.3 mi Fair I 35 SB I 80 WB over US 6 0.3 mi Fair W University over I-35 & I-80 0.7 mi Good NW 128th ST SB over Walnut Creek 0.8 mi Good NW 128th ST NB over Walnut Creek 0.9 mi Good NB Ramp To Univ over Ramp H 0.9 mi Fair US 6 WB over Walnut Creek/bike Path 1.0 mi Good US 6 EB over Walnut Creek/bike Path 1.0 mi Good