SB I-35 over Buffalo Creek

Good Condition53 years old8,450 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyFranklin
Location0.5 Mi. N Of SR C25
CarriesSB I-35
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates42.81002, -93.35467

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length159.1 ft (48.5 m)
Max Span68.9 ft (21 m)
Deck Width43.3 ft (13.2 m)
Deck Area640.2 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1973

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,450 (2022)
Truck Traffic31%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000602468

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