US Bridges

I 80 EB over US 6/169

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · At the Jct. US 6 & US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022280

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
215 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,950
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB over US 6/169 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over US 6/169 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 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 14,950 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,950 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 80 EB
CrossesUS 6/169
LocationAt the Jct. US 6 & US 169
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54008, -94.01315
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,950 (2022)
Projected traffic14,950 by 2044
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 I 80 EB over US 6/169 built?

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

What condition is I 80 EB over US 6/169 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 EB over US 6/169 carry?

About 14,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB over US 6/169?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB over US 6/169?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.