US Bridges

Midway RD over I-380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.9 Mi. North of SR E34 · Structure no. 000000000605050

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
288 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Midway RD over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Midway RD over I-380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 255 by 2044. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMidway RD
CrossesI-380
Location0.9 Mi. North of SR E34
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10591, -91.70546
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2022)
Projected traffic255 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Midway RD over I-380 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Midway RD 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 Midway RD over I-380 carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Midway RD over I-380?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Midway RD over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.