US Bridges

WB I-80 over Cherry Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.2 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000031060

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
158 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Cherry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,700 by 2042. 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).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesCherry Creek
Location1.2 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 14
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68101, -93.09982
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating32.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length158 ft (48.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2022)
Projected traffic16,700 by 2042
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 WB I-80 over Cherry Creek built?

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

What condition is WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is WB 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 WB I-80 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.