I-80 EB & I-35 NB over NW 72nd ST

Fair Condition68 years old48,250 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location1.0 Mile W Of Jct. Ia 28
CarriesI-80 EB & I-35 NB
CrossesNW 72nd ST
Coordinates41.65263, -93.71731

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Scour CriticalNot applicable

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length127.0 ft (38.7 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width66.9 ft (20.4 m)
Deck Area789.5 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1994)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic48,250 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge3
Lanes Under Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection922
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000041420

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