US Bridges

WB I-80 over Iais RR

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of SR N54 · Structure no. 000000000013111

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Iais RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Iais RR in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,100 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,100 by 2044. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesIais RR
Location0.5 Mi. W of SR N54
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.4933, -94.6515
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.9 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,100 (2022)
Projected traffic12,100 by 2044
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB I-80 over Iais RR built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over Iais RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over Iais RR carry?

About 12,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over Iais RR?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.