I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave)
FairJohnson County, Iowa · 5.5 Mi. E of U.S. 151 · Structure no. 000000000031930
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave) in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 16,250 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,250 by 2043. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave) built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave) 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave) carry?
About 16,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave)?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 EB over W38 (black Hawk Ave)?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.