US Bridges

EB I-80 over Cic Railway

Fair

Johnson County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E of Jct. I-380 · Structure no. 000000000032060

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Cic Railway is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Cic Railway in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 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 30,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,600 by 2044. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesCic Railway
Location3.0 Mi. E of Jct. I-380
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.68876, -91.5811
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,600 (2022)
Projected traffic30,600 by 2044
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 EB I-80 over Cic Railway built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is EB I-80 over Cic Railway 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 EB I-80 over Cic Railway carry?

About 30,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Cic Railway?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Cic Railway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.