US Bridges

I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 0.2 Mile East of US 69 · Structure no. 000000000607975

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,300 by 2044. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-80 EB Ramp D
CrossesDrainage
Location0.2 Mile East of US 69
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.64977, -93.59582
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71.5 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2022)
Projected traffic2,300 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 Ramp D over Drainage built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns I-80 EB Ramp D over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.