US Bridges

I 80 WB over North Skunk River

Good

Jasper County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. E. of Ia 224 · Structure no. 000000000031231

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
337 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over North Skunk River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over North Skunk River in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2044. The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesNorth Skunk River
Location2.1 Mi. E. of Ia 224
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69351, -92.86426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length337 ft (102.7 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 I 80 WB over North Skunk River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 WB over North Skunk River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 WB over North Skunk River carry?

About 14,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB over North Skunk River?

The structure is 337 ft (102.7 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over North Skunk River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.