US Bridges

Blairsferry RD over I 380

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 100 · Structure no. 000000000604730

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
257 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,891
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blairsferry RD over I 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blairsferry RD over I 380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 8,891 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,891 by 2043. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBlairsferry RD
CrossesI 380
Location0.6 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 100
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03468, -91.6765
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating33.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length257 ft (78.3 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,891 (2022)
Projected traffic8,891 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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 Blairsferry RD over I 380 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blairsferry RD 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Blairsferry RD over I 380 carry?

About 8,891 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Blairsferry RD over I 380?

The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns Blairsferry RD over I 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.