US Bridges

EB Ramp F over J Street SW

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. E of US 30/I-380 · Structure no. 000000000600610

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
223 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB Ramp F over J Street SW is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB Ramp F over J Street SW in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2044. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB Ramp F
CrossesJ Street SW
Location0.2 Mi. E of US 30/I-380
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92818, -91.66686
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2044
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB Ramp F over J Street SW built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB Ramp F over J Street SW 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does EB Ramp F over J Street SW carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is EB Ramp F over J Street SW?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns EB Ramp F over J Street SW?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.