US Bridges

Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80

Good

Dallas County, Iowa · 1.7 Mi. E of Jct. SR R-22 · Structure no. 000000000700060

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
370 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,048
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80 in Dallas County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,048 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,048 by 2044. The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesGrand Prairie Pkwy
CrossesI 80
Location1.7 Mi. E of Jct. SR R-22
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.56856, -93.85375
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length370 ft (112.7 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.5 m)
Roadway width110 ft (33.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,048 (2022)
Projected traffic3,048 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80 carry?

About 3,048 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80?

The structure is 370 ft (112.7 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Prairie Pkwy over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.