I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 2.9 Mi. E of E Jct. Ia 38 · Structure no. 000000000018700
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1991
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 36,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 66 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 6 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 36,000 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,000 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.
What condition is I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek carry?
About 36,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns I-80 over Little Elkhorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.