US Bridges

Wilson Ave over I-380

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. N of Jct. 30 · Structure no. 000000000607040

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
258 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,089
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Ave over I-380 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wilson Ave over I-380 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older 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 11,089 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,089 by 2044. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 68 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWilson Ave
CrossesI-380
Location2.1 Mi. N of Jct. 30
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.95603, -91.67134
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
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating98.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width68 ft (20.6 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,089 (2022)
Projected traffic11,089 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wilson Ave over I-380 built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Ave 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 Wilson Ave over I-380 carry?

About 11,089 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Ave over I-380?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 68 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Ave over I-380?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.