US Bridges

E 5th ST over I-80

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 1.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000031120

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
272
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 5th ST over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E 5th ST over I-80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 272 vehicles a day, projected to reach 272 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesE 5th ST
CrossesI-80
Location1.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 14
RouteCity Street 0
CountyJasper County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6834, -93.04843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating16.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic272 (2022)
Projected traffic272 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 E 5th ST over I-80 built?

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

What condition is E 5th ST over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does E 5th ST over I-80 carry?

About 272 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 5th ST over I-80?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns E 5th ST over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.