US Bridges

WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave)

Fair

Iowa County, Iowa · Junction I-80 & SR V52 · Structure no. 000000000029780

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave) in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2044. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 46 ft wide.

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesV 52 (h Ave)
LocationJunction I-80 & SR V52
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69609, -92.16229
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating70.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2044
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave) built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave) 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 2024.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave) carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave)?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over V 52 (h Ave)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.