US Bridges

P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · At Jct. of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000022210

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
330 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,082
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,082 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,082 by 2044. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesP53 Eldorado Ave
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Jct. of I-80
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51311, -94.19623
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,082 (2022)
Projected traffic2,082 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80 built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80 carry?

About 2,082 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns P53 Eldorado Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.