US Bridges

WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · At Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000030620

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80 in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2044. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 6 & SB 14
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Jct. I-80
RouteState Highway 14
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68374, -93.0773
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 6 & SB 14 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80 carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 6 & SB 14 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.