FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I-35 NB OFF RMP

Carrying I-35 NB OFF RMP over BEAVER DAM CREEK

0.1 MI. S OF Jct. SR B60, Cerro Gordo, Iowa

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
91 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I-35 NB OFF RMP

The I-35 NB OFF RMP bridge in Cerro Gordo, Iowa carries I-35 NB OFF RMP over BEAVER DAM CREEK. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 130 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Iowa bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 90.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I-35 NB OFF RMP compares

▲ 59.6
Load rating vs Iowa average (30.9 t)
Top 1%
Higher load rating than 99% of Iowa bridges
210
Bridges in Cerro Gordo · 12 in Poor condition
I-35 NB OFF RMP 90.5 t
Iowa average 30.9 t

Live comparison across Iowa.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
100.0 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
90.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1972
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
130 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000602235

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I-35 NB OFF RMP is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I-35 NB OFF RMP against other structures in Cerro Gordo and across Iowa. Iowa bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I-35 NB OFF RMP?

I-35 NB OFF RMP in Cerro Gordo, Iowa on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I-35 NB OFF RMP inspected?

I-35 NB OFF RMP's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 130 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I-35 NB OFF RMP is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I-35 NB OFF RMP?

I-35 NB OFF RMP has an NBI inventory load rating of 90.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I-35 NB OFF RMP?

I-35 NB OFF RMP is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I-35 NB OFF RMP and does age affect safety?

I-35 NB OFF RMP was built in 1972, making it 54 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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