US Bridges

FM over I-80

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. W of Jct. I-380 · Structure no. 000000000031970

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
218 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over I-80 in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,676 by 2044. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesI-80
Location1.5 Mi. W of Jct. I-380
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69362, -91.66653
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating85.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,676 (2022)
Projected traffic4,676 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 FM over I-80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does FM over I-80 carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is FM over I-80?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns FM over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.