US Bridges

I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path

Good

Cass County, Iowa · At Jct. U.S. 71 · Structure no. 000000000018071

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,050
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 11,050 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,050 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 43 ft wide.

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesUS 71 and Bike Path
LocationAt Jct. U.S. 71
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49732, -94.94475
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating78.6 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,050 (2022)
Projected traffic11,050 by 2042
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path carry?

About 11,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over US 71 and Bike Path?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.