US Bridges

Emmons ST over I-380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. N of Jct. 100 · Structure no. 000000000604735

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Emmons ST over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Emmons ST 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,500 by 2044. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEmmons ST
CrossesI-380
Location0.9 Mi. N of Jct. 100
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03876, -91.67764
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2022)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Emmons ST over I-380 built?

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

What condition is Emmons ST 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Emmons ST over I-380 carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Emmons ST over I-380?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Emmons ST over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.