FM V-51 over I-380
GoodBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 3.5 MI S of S JCT 20 · Structure no. 000000000605515
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 599
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM V-51 over I-380 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM V-51 over I-380 in Black Hawk 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2043. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM V-51 over I-380 built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM V-51 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does FM V-51 over I-380 carry?
About 599 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is FM V-51 over I-380?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM V-51 over I-380?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.