US Bridges

EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80

Good

Polk County, Iowa · At the N Jct. I-80/I-235 · Structure no. 000000000609940

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
305 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80 in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7,750 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,750 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEBI80 to NBI35
CrossesWB I-80
LocationAt the N Jct. I-80/I-235
RouteInterstate 7735
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65312, -93.57409
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,750 (2023)
Projected traffic7,750 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is EBI80 to NBI35 over WB 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80 carry?

About 7,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80?

The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns EBI80 to NBI35 over WB I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.