NB I-35 EB I-80 over Des Moines Rvr Bike Path

Good Condition68 years old48,850 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location1.6 Mi. E Of Jct. Ia 28
CarriesNB I-35 EB I-80
CrossesDes Moines Rvr Bike Path
Coordinates41.65069, -93.66785

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length711.9 ft (217 m)
Max Span102.0 ft (31.1 m)
Deck Width65.3 ft (19.9 m)
Deck Area4318.3 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 1991)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic48,850 (2023)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection323
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000041500

Nearby Bridges

SB I-35 WB I-80 over Des Moines River & Path 0.1 mi Good NW Beaver DR over I 35 I 80 Beaver Creek 0.7 mi Good NW 26th ST over I 35 & I 80 0.8 mi Good SB I-35 WB I-80 over Ia 28 1.5 mi Fair Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek 1.5 mi Fair NB I-35/EB I-80 over Ia 28 1.6 mi Good NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.6 mi Good NB I-35 EB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.7 mi Fair SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.7 mi Fair NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.8 mi Good