US Bridges

Ashworth Road EB over I 80

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000022401

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashworth Road EB over I 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ashworth Road EB over I 80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,550 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,550 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAshworth Road EB
CrossesI 80
Location3.0 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35
RouteCity Street 0
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.57995, -93.83363
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span151 ft (46 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,550 (2022)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ashworth Road EB over I 80 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ashworth Road EB over I 80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Ashworth Road EB over I 80 carry?

About 2,550 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ashworth Road EB over I 80?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 151 ft (46 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Ashworth Road EB over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.