US Bridges

Ia 1 NB over I-80

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · At Jct. I-80 · Structure no. 000000000031770

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
240 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,350
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 1 NB over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 1 NB over I-80 in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2009, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,350 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,350 by 2044. The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 1 NB
CrossesI-80
LocationAt Jct. I-80
RouteState Highway 1
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68639, -91.49944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length240 ft (73 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,350 (2022)
Projected traffic9,350 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Ia 1 NB over I-80 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is Ia 1 NB over I-80 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 1 NB over I-80 carry?

About 9,350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ia 1 NB over I-80?

The structure is 240 ft (73 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 1 NB over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.