US Bridges

EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 71 · Structure no. 000000000018081

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,550 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,550 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesEast Nishnabotna River
Location0.6 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 71
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49707, -94.93477
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,550 (2022)
Projected traffic11,550 by 2044
Trucks42%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River carry?

About 11,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over East Nishnabotna River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.