US Bridges

WB I-80 over Crooked Creek

Good

Cass County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #148 · Structure no. 000000000018181

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Crooked Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Crooked Creek in Cass County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 42% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2044. The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location1.6 Mi. W of Jct. Ia #148
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49646, -94.78841
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 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 WB I-80 over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over Crooked Creek 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 WB I-80 over Crooked Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 42% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.