US Bridges

I 80 EB over Middle River

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. W of Ia 25 · Structure no. 000000000013191

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB over Middle River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over Middle River in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 12,400 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 EB
CrossesMiddle River
Location1.4 Mi. W of Ia 25
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49595, -94.48061
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length223 ft (68.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,400 (2022)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 EB over Middle River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 EB over Middle River 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 EB over Middle River carry?

About 12,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB over Middle River?

The structure is 223 ft (68.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB over Middle River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.