US Bridges

NB I-380 over SR D48

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · At Jct. of SR D48 · Structure no. 000000000605450

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NB I-380 over SR D48 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NB I-380 over SR D48 in Buchanan 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 8,550 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,550 by 2042. The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNB I-380
CrossesSR D48
LocationAt Jct. of SR D48
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates42.31189, -91.97719
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length205 ft (62.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,550 (2022)
Projected traffic8,550 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NB I-380 over SR D48 built?

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

What condition is NB I-380 over SR D48 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does NB I-380 over SR D48 carry?

About 8,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is NB I-380 over SR D48?

The structure is 205 ft (62.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NB I-380 over SR D48?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.