US Bridges

Durango Way over I-80

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi.W of SR P-53 & F60 · Structure no. 000000000022190

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
331 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Durango Way over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Durango Way over I-80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 123 vehicles a day, projected to reach 123 by 2044. The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDurango Way
CrossesI-80
Location0.6 Mi.W of SR P-53 & F60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.50685, -94.20423
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 rating48.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length331 ft (100.9 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2022)
Projected traffic123 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Durango Way over I-80 built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Durango Way 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Durango Way over I-80 carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Durango Way over I-80?

The structure is 331 ft (100.9 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Durango Way over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.