US Bridges

Old Portland RD over I-80

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of Jct. 169 · Structure no. 000000000022320

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Portland RD over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Old Portland RD 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld Portland RD
CrossesI-80
Location2.0 Mi. E of Jct. 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54411, -93.97378
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Old Portland RD over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Old Portland RD 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Old Portland RD over I-80 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Old Portland RD over I-80?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old Portland RD over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.