EB I-80 over Sugar Creek
FairDallas County, Iowa · 7.9 Mi. E of Jct. US 169 · Structure no. 000000000022380
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 204 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-80 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Sugar Creek 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2043. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 43 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-80 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I-80 over Sugar Creek 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 Sugar Creek carry?
About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is EB I-80 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-80 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.