US Bridges

I 80 EB over US 65

Fair

Polk County, Iowa · At Junction With US 65 · Structure no. 000000000042021

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB over US 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over US 65 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,500 by 2043. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 76 ft wide.

CarriesI 80 EB
CrossesUS 65
LocationAt Junction With US 65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.66183, -93.49522
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.3 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2023)
Projected traffic24,500 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 80 EB over US 65 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 EB over US 65 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does I 80 EB over US 65 carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB over US 65?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.