US Bridges

SR F-48 over I-80

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · At Jct. SR F48 · Structure no. 000000000030410

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,010
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR F-48 over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR F-48 over I-80 in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 3,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,010 by 2042. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR F-48
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Jct. SR F48
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69036, -93.18024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72.9 US tons
Inventory rating26.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,010 (2022)
Projected traffic3,010 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 SR F-48 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR F-48 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR F-48 over I-80 carry?

About 3,010 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR F-48 over I-80?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR F-48 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.