US Bridges

I 80 WB over US 65

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At East JCT With US 65 · Structure no. 000000000042031

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over US 65 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over US 65 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 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 23,900 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,900 by 2042. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesUS 65
LocationAt East JCT With US 65
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.662, -93.49393
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 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 width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width79 ft (24.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,900 (2022)
Projected traffic23,900 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 WB over US 65 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 23,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB 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 83 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over US 65?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.