US Bridges

60th ST over I-80

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000041901

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,273
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

60th ST over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 60th ST over I-80 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 18,273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,273 by 2044. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries60th ST
CrossesI-80
Location0.5 Mi. W of W Jct. I-35
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59178, -93.79058
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating93 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span132 ft (40.2 m)
Deck width82 ft (25.1 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,273 (2022)
Projected traffic18,273 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 60th ST over I-80 built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is 60th ST over I-80 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 60th ST over I-80 carry?

About 18,273 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 60th ST over I-80?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 132 ft (40.2 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns 60th ST over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.