US Bridges

8th ST NE over I-380

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. N Jct. Ia 922 · Structure no. 000000000603860

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

8th ST NE over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 8th 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 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries8th ST NE
CrossesI-380
Location1.1 Mi. N Jct. Ia 922
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98393, -91.6639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2022)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 8th ST NE over I-380 built?

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

What condition is 8th ST NE over I-380 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does 8th ST NE over I-380 carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is 8th ST NE over I-380?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 8th ST NE over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.