US Bridges

7th ST NE over I-380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #922 · Structure no. 000000000603850

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST NE over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 7th ST NE over I-380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2043. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries7th ST NE
CrossesI-380
Location0.9 Mi. N of Jct. Ia #922
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98389, -91.66519
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.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 7th ST NE over I-380 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST NE 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 7th ST NE over I-380 carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST NE over I-380?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns 7th ST NE over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.