US Bridges

Trenton Ave over I-80

Good

Adair County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR P28 · Structure no. 000000000013260

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trenton Ave over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trenton 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 113 vehicles a day, projected to reach 113 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesTrenton Ave
CrossesI-80
Location1.0 Mi. W of Jct. SR P28
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49273, -94.33773
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length214 ft (65.2 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 traffic113 (2022)
Projected traffic113 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 Trenton Ave over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Trenton 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 Trenton Ave over I-80 carry?

About 113 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Trenton Ave over I-80?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Trenton Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.