US Bridges

I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. W. of Jct. Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000018661

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
267 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,650
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,650 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,650 by 2044. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 WB Ia 38 NB
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.5 Mi. W. of Jct. Ia 38
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64259, -91.06333
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,650 (2021)
Projected traffic18,650 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure5
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 I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek carry?

About 18,650 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB Ia 38 NB over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.