US Bridges

WB I-80 over Rock Creek

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 224 · Structure no. 000000000031250

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
183 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Rock Creek in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 14,600 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2044. The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesRock Creek
Location3.2 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 224
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69521, -92.84371
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length183 ft (55.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,600 (2022)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2044
Trucks37%
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 Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is WB I-80 over Rock 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 2024.

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

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

How long is WB I-80 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 183 ft (55.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.