WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek
FairPolk County, Iowa · 1.4 Mile E of E JCT I-35 · Structure no. 000000000041980
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1992
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 191 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 66 years old, older 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 5 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 44,500 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,500 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 59 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.
What condition is WB I-80 over Fourmile 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek carry?
About 44,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek?
The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns WB I-80 over Fourmile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.