I-80 over Old Mans Creek
FairIowa County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. W of Jct. 149 · Structure no. 000000000029800
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 42 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Old Mans Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Old Mans Creek in Iowa County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 30,100 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,100 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Old Mans Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 over Old Mans Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 over Old Mans Creek carry?
About 30,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Old Mans Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-80 over Old Mans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.