I 380 SB over East Blue Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. N of Jct. SR W35 · Structure no. 000000000605105
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 155 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 380 SB over East Blue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 380 SB over East Blue Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,750 by 2044. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 380 SB over East Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 380 SB over East Blue Creek 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 I 380 SB over East Blue Creek carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 380 SB over East Blue Creek?
The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 380 SB over East Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.