EB I-80 over Cherry Creek
FairJasper County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000031050
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 158 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-80 over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Cherry Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-80 over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB I-80 over Cherry 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does EB I-80 over Cherry Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.
How long is EB I-80 over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 158 ft (48.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-80 over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.