US Bridges

WB I-80 over South Raccoon River

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022310

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
408 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over South Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over South Raccoon River 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 18,750 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,750 by 2044. The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesSouth Raccoon River
Location1.5 Mi. E of Jct. US 169
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54349, -93.98371
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length408 ft (124.4 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,750 (2022)
Projected traffic18,750 by 2044
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was WB I-80 over South Raccoon River built?

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

What condition is WB I-80 over South Raccoon River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over South Raccoon River carry?

About 18,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over South Raccoon River?

The structure is 408 ft (124.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over South Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.