EB I-235 over Walnut Creek

Fair Condition58 years old58,050 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPolk
Location3.4 Mi. E Of W Jct. 35/80
CarriesEB I-235
CrossesWalnut Creek
Coordinates41.59326, -93.71333

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignGirder and Floorbeam
Total Length336.0 ft (102.4 m)
Max Span128.9 ft (39.3 m)
Deck Width67.6 ft (20.6 m)
Deck Area2109.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1968 (reconstructed 1986)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic58,050 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge4

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000042270

Nearby Bridges

WB I-235 over Walnut Creek 0.1 mi Fair WB I-235 over 73rd St& Ia Interstate R 0.1 mi Good EB I-235 over 73rd St& Ia Interstate R 0.1 mi Good Buffalo RD over Walnut Creek 0.4 mi Fair 73rd ST over Walnut Creek 0.4 mi Good Ia 28 over I-235 0.5 mi Good University AVE over North Walnut Creek 0.6 mi Good Ia 28 over Walnut Creek 0.7 mi Good EB I-235 over Cummins Parkway 0.7 mi Fair I-235 & 17th ST over Blue Creek 0.7 mi Fair