US Bridges

F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000032161

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
285 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80 in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesF44 Herbert Hoover
CrossesI 80
Location3.0 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67127, -91.44559
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 21 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length285 ft (87 m)
Longest span141 ft (43 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is F44 Herbert Hoover 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80 carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80?

The structure is 285 ft (87 m) long with a longest span of 141 ft (43 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns F44 Herbert Hoover over I 80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.