US Bridges

I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. W of JCT SR W60 · Structure no. 000000000032021

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
564 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
31,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 5 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2044. The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesOver US 6 & Iais RR
Location0.6 Mi. W of JCT SR W60
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.6943, -91.61927
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length564 ft (171.9 m)
Longest span200 ft (61 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,000 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR carry?

About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR?

The structure is 564 ft (171.9 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (61 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over Over US 6 & Iais RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.