US Bridges

EB I-80 over Over UP RR

Fair

Dallas County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000022410

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
164 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Over UP RR 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 27,550 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,550 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-80
CrossesOver UP RR
Location2.3 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35
RouteInterstate 80
CountyDallas County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.58687, -93.81899
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.4 US tons
Inventory rating42.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,550 (2023)
Projected traffic27,550 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB I-80 over Over UP RR built?

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

What condition is EB I-80 over Over UP RR 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over Over UP RR carry?

About 27,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.