US Bridges

Walford Road over I 380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. S of Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000600540

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
84
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Walford Road over I 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Walford Road over I 380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 84 vehicles a day, projected to reach 84 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWalford Road
CrossesI 380
Location3.5 Mi. S of Jct. US 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.87614, -91.67103
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic84 (2023)
Projected traffic84 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Walford Road over I 380 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Walford Road over I 380 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Walford Road over I 380 carry?

About 84 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Walford Road over I 380?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Walford Road over I 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.