US Bridges

FM V-60 over I-80

Good

Iowa County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR V52 · Structure no. 000000000029790

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
125 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM V-60 over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM V-60 over I-80 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 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesFM V-60
CrossesI-80
Location2.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR V52
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69372, -92.12402
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.6 US tons
Inventory rating21.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2022)
Projected traffic40 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 FM V-60 over I-80 built?

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

What condition is FM V-60 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM V-60 over I-80 carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is FM V-60 over I-80?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns FM V-60 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.