168th Street over I 880
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044330
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 254 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 45
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
168th Street over I 880 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 168th Street over I 880 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 168th Street over I 880 built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is 168th Street over I 880 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does 168th Street over I 880 carry?
About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 168th Street over I 880?
The structure is 254 ft (77.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns 168th Street over I 880?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.