US Bridges

F54 S Ave over I-80

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 4.4 Miles E of JCT US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022360

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
227 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F54 S Ave over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F54 S Ave 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2043. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesF54 S Ave
CrossesI-80
Location4.4 Miles E of JCT US 169
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55266, -93.93053
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 F54 S Ave over I-80 built?

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

What condition is F54 S Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does F54 S Ave over I-80 carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is F54 S Ave over I-80?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns F54 S Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.