US Bridges

I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile E of JCT Ia 415 · Structure no. 000000000607970

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2044. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB on Ramp
CrossesNE 3rd ST
Location0.2 Mile E of JCT Ia 415
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64913, -93.61533
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.2 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 on Ramp over NE 3rd ST built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB on Ramp over NE 3rd ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.