US Bridges

EB I-80 over Over Iais RR

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 0.4 Miles W of JCT Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000031070

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
137 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Over Iais RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Over Iais RR 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 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesOver Iais RR
Location0.4 Miles W of JCT Ia 14
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6823, -93.08579
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.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2043
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB I-80 over Over Iais RR built?

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

What condition is EB I-80 over Over Iais RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over Over Iais RR carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Over Iais RR?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Over Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.