I 80 WB over V38
FairIowa County, Iowa · At the Jct. SR V38 · Structure no. 000000000029730
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 129 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 WB over V38 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over V38 in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,200 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 WB over V38 built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 WB over V38 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I 80 WB over V38 carry?
About 14,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.
How long is I 80 WB over V38?
The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 WB over V38?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.