US Bridges

EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.6 Miles E of JCT Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000030950

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 17,550 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,550 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesIndian Creek Overflow
Location1.6 Miles E of JCT Ia 117
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69832, -93.21673
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.1 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,550 (2023)
Projected traffic17,550 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow carry?

About 17,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow?

The structure is 158 ft (48.1 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Indian Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.