SB US 65 over I-80
GoodPolk County, Iowa · At West Junction of I-80 · Structure no. 000000000601100
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 319 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SB US 65 over I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 65 over I-80 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2043. The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SB US 65 over I-80 built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SB US 65 over I-80 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 2023.
How much traffic does SB US 65 over I-80 carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.
How long is SB US 65 over I-80?
The structure is 319 ft (97.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SB US 65 over I-80?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.