WB I-80 over Prairie Creek
FairJasper County, Iowa · 4.3 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000031020
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 180 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-80 over Prairie Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB I-80 over Prairie Creek 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 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2044. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB I-80 over Prairie Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I-80 over Prairie 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does WB I-80 over Prairie Creek carry?
About 16,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is WB I-80 over Prairie Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-80 over Prairie Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.