US Bridges

NB I-380 over Poyner Creek

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR V49 · Structure no. 000000000605225

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
163 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-380 over Poyner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-380 over Poyner Creek in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,450 by 2043. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-380
CrossesPoyner Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N of Jct. SR V49
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates42.44989, -92.22248
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating33.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,450 (2022)
Projected traffic13,450 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 NB I-380 over Poyner Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is NB I-380 over Poyner Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-380 over Poyner Creek carry?

About 13,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is NB I-380 over Poyner Creek?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-380 over Poyner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.