US Bridges

Pinewood Ave over I-80

Fair

Adair County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 25 · Structure no. 000000000013220

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
229
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinewood Ave over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pinewood Ave over I-80 in Adair County, Iowa. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 1972, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 229 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 229 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide.

CarriesPinewood Ave
CrossesI-80
Location2.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 25
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49558, -94.41423
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic229 (2022)
Projected traffic229 by 2043
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 Pinewood Ave over I-80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Pinewood Ave over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

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

About 229 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Pinewood Ave over I-80?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Pinewood Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.