US Bridges

W 62nd ST S over I-80

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 3.3 Miles W of JCT Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000031030

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
289
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 62nd ST S over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 62nd ST S 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 289 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 289 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesW 62nd ST S
CrossesI-80
Location3.3 Miles W of JCT Ia 14
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68281, -93.14039
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic289 (2022)
Projected traffic289 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 W 62nd ST S over I-80 built?

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

What condition is W 62nd ST S 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W 62nd ST S over I-80 carry?

About 289 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is W 62nd ST S over I-80?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W 62nd ST S over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.