US Bridges

80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 083082208 · Structure no. 000000000221131

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
295
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek in Linn 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 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 295 vehicles a day, projected to reach 295 by 2044. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries80th ST N.W.
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location083082208
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98059, -91.77454
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.6 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic295 (2022)
Projected traffic295 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek built?

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

What condition is 80th ST N.W. over Morgan 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does 80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek carry?

About 295 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 80th ST N.W. over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.