US Bridges

Tower Terrace EB over I 380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2.4 Mi. S Jct. SR E34 · Structure no. 000000000605041

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
295 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
885
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tower Terrace EB over I 380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tower Terrace EB over I 380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 885 vehicles a day, projected to reach 885 by 2042. The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTower Terrace EB
CrossesI 380
Location2.4 Mi. S Jct. SR E34
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.05897, -91.70053
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length295 ft (89.9 m)
Longest span146 ft (44.5 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic885 (2022)
Projected traffic885 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Tower Terrace EB over I 380 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tower Terrace EB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Tower Terrace EB over I 380 carry?

About 885 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Tower Terrace EB over I 380?

The structure is 295 ft (89.9 m) long with a longest span of 146 ft (44.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Tower Terrace EB over I 380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.