US Bridges

I-80 over Panther Creek

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. W of SR P58 & F90 · Structure no. 000000000022250

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
32,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Panther Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Panther Creek in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 32,100 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,100 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesI-80
CrossesPanther Creek
Location0.6 Mi. W of SR P58 & F90
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.51797, -94.0888
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,100 (2022)
Projected traffic32,100 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-80 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 over Panther Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 over Panther Creek carry?

About 32,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.