US Bridges

SB I-380 over Over UP RR

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000603012

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
297 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
31,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-380 over Over UP RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB I-380 over Over UP RR in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 31,400 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,400 by 2043. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSB I-380
CrossesOver UP RR
Location1.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 30
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates41.94106, -91.66991
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,400 (2022)
Projected traffic31,400 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 SB I-380 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB I-380 over Over UP RR 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does SB I-380 over Over UP RR carry?

About 31,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SB I-380 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns SB I-380 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.