US Bridges

347th ST over I-80

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. W of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022270

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
103
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

347th ST over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 347th ST 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 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 103 vehicles a day, projected to reach 103 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries347th ST
CrossesI-80
Location1.2 Mi. W of Jct. US 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53524, -94.03577
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic103 (2022)
Projected traffic103 by 2043
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 347th ST over I-80 built?

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

What condition is 347th ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 347th ST over I-80 carry?

About 103 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 347th ST over I-80?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 347th ST over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.