US Bridges

P 58 L Ave over I-80

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · At Junction SR F90 & I-80 · Structure no. 000000000021990

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
245 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,623
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P 58 L Ave over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P 58 L Ave over I-80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,623 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,623 by 2043. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesP 58 L Ave
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Junction SR F90 & I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51955, -94.07717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length245 ft (74.7 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,623 (2022)
Projected traffic1,623 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 P 58 L Ave over I-80 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is P 58 L Ave over I-80 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does P 58 L Ave over I-80 carry?

About 1,623 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is P 58 L Ave over I-80?

The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns P 58 L Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.