EB I-80 over Sugar Creek
FairJasper County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of SR T38 · Structure no. 000000000031270
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 159 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB I-80 over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Sugar 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2044. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB I-80 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is EB I-80 over Sugar 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does EB I-80 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 15,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is EB I-80 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns EB I-80 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.