US Bridges

W42 80th ST SW over US 30

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Linn County, Iowa · 80th St. SW over US 30 · Structure no. 000000000605686

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
430 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,849
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W42 80th ST SW over US 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W42 80th ST SW over US 30 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 3,849 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,849 by 2043. The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW42 80th ST SW
CrossesUS 30
Location80th St. SW over US 30
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95745, -91.77476
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length430 ft (131.2 m)
Longest span225 ft (68.6 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,849 (2022)
Projected traffic3,849 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
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 W42 80th ST SW over US 30 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is W42 80th ST SW over US 30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W42 80th ST SW over US 30 carry?

About 3,849 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is W42 80th ST SW over US 30?

The structure is 430 ft (131.2 m) long with a longest span of 225 ft (68.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns W42 80th ST SW over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.