US Bridges

Gibbon Ave over I-80

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR N54 · Structure no. 000000000013130

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gibbon Ave over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Gibbon Ave over I-80 in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGibbon Ave
CrossesI-80
Location3.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR N54
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49523, -94.58597
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating20.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2023)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Gibbon Ave over I-80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gibbon Ave over I-80 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Gibbon Ave over I-80 carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Gibbon Ave over I-80?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Gibbon Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.