US Bridges

280th Street over I-29

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 1.5 MI S of SR F-50 · Structure no. 000000000028170

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
255 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

280th Street over I-29 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th Street over I-29 in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries280th Street
CrossesI-29
Location1.5 MI S of SR F-50
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60388, -95.96718
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length255 ft (77.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 280th Street over I-29 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is 280th Street over I-29 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 280th Street over I-29 carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 280th Street over I-29?

The structure is 255 ft (77.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 280th Street over I-29?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.