US Bridges

FM W-17 over I-380

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of Jct. SR D48 · Structure no. 000000000605470

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM W-17 over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM W-17 over I-380 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 98 vehicles a day, projected to reach 98 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM W-17
CrossesI-380
Location0.9 Mi. N of Jct. SR D48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.32048, -91.98861
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2022)
Projected traffic98 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM W-17 over I-380 built?

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

What condition is FM W-17 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does FM W-17 over I-380 carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM W-17 over I-380?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM W-17 over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.