I-80 over Elk Creek
FairJasper County, Iowa · 4.2 Miles W of JCT Ia 224 · Structure no. 000000000031160
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 39 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Elk Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Elk Creek 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 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 30,500 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,500 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Elk Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 over Elk 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-80 over Elk Creek carry?
About 30,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Elk Creek?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns I-80 over Elk Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.