US Bridges

SR T-38 over I-80

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · At Junction SR T38 · Structure no. 000000000031260

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,030
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR T-38 over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR T-38 over I-80 in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 1,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR T-38
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Junction SR T38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69502, -92.79544
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,030 (2022)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 SR T-38 over I-80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR T-38 over I-80 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR T-38 over I-80 carry?

About 1,030 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR T-38 over I-80?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR T-38 over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.