EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD
FairCass County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 173 · Structure no. 000000000018020
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 171 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,600 by 2044. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD carry?
About 11,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.
How long is EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD?
The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-80 over Buck Ck & Buck Ck RD?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.