SB I-35 WB I-80 over Des Moines River & Path

Good Condition68 years old48,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location1.6 Mi. E Of Jct. Ia 28
CarriesSB I-35 WB I-80
CrossesDes Moines River & Path
Coordinates41.65076, -93.66526

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
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 Width89.6 ft (27.3 m)
Deck Area5924.1 sq m
Main Spans7
Year Built1958 (reconstructed 2019)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic48,000 (2022)
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 Number000000000041510

Nearby Bridges

NB I-35 EB I-80 over Des Moines Rvr Bike Path 0.1 mi Good NW 26th ST over I 35 & I 80 0.7 mi Good NW Beaver DR over I 35 I 80 Beaver Creek 0.8 mi Good NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.5 mi Good NB I-35 EB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.6 mi Fair SB I-35 WB I-80 over Drainage Ditch 1.6 mi Fair NW Morningstar DR over Desmoines River Tributar 1.6 mi Good SB I-35 WB I-80 over Ia 28 1.7 mi Fair NW 54th AVE over Drainage District #1 1.7 mi Good Merle Hay RD over Beaver Creek 1.7 mi Fair