I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044300
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 63 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel is a concrete continuous slab carrying I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2043. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 880 WB over Old Boyer River Channel?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.