US Bridges

WB I-80 over Abandon RR

Fair

Cedar County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR X30 · Structure no. 000000000018520

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Abandon RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Abandon RR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,500 by 2042. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWB I-80
CrossesAbandon RR
Location0.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR X30
RouteInterstate 80
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66423, -91.33702
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.5 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,500 (2022)
Projected traffic19,500 by 2042
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was WB I-80 over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over Abandon RR 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over Abandon RR carry?

About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over Abandon RR?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.