EB I-80 over North Raccoon River
FairDallas County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. E. of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022330
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 523 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-80 over North Raccoon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over North 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,100 by 2043. The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-80 over North Raccoon River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I-80 over North 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 EB I-80 over North Raccoon River carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.
How long is EB I-80 over North Raccoon River?
The structure is 523 ft (159.4 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-80 over North Raccoon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.