US Bridges

I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044310

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
340 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road 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 5 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 2044. The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 880 EB
CrossesUP RR & Local Road
Location0.5 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29
RouteInterstate 880
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49491, -95.8922
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length340 ft (103.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road?

The structure is 340 ft (103.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns I 880 EB over UP RR & Local Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.