US Bridges

Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000504510

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
341 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJordan Creek Pkwy
CrossesI-80
Location1.6 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59131, -93.80894
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length341 ft (103.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.5 m)
Roadway width81 ft (24.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2022)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jordan Creek Pkwy 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80 carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80?

The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Jordan Creek Pkwy over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.