US Bridges

EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57)

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · At SR P57 Junction · Structure no. 000000000022230

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
145 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57) 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 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 14,550 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,550 by 2044. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesCO RD (P-57)
LocationAt SR P57 Junction
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51755, -94.12364
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length145 ft (44.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,550 (2022)
Projected traffic14,550 by 2044
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57) built?

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

What condition is EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57) 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57) carry?

About 14,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57)?

The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over CO RD (P-57)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.