US Bridges

51 Street over I-380

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR D48 · Structure no. 000000000605435

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
334 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

51 Street over I-380 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 51 Street over I-380 in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Carries51 Street
CrossesI-380
Location2.8 Mi. S of Jct. SR D48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.28218, -91.94176
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating58.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length334 ft (101.8 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 51 Street over I-380 built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is 51 Street over I-380 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 51 Street over I-380 carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 51 Street over I-380?

The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 51 Street over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.