US Bridges

I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · I-80/I-380/US 218 Interch · Structure no. 000000000600366

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
260 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,800 by 2044. The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI80 WB to I380 NB
CrossesClear Creek
LocationI-80/I-380/US 218 Interch
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69473, -91.63194
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length260 ft (79.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,800 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek?

The structure is 260 ft (79.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I80 WB to I380 NB over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.