I 880 EB over 185th Street
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.6 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044340
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 130 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 880 EB over 185th Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 EB over 185th Street in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2011, 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 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 2042. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 880 EB over 185th Street built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is I 880 EB over 185th Street 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 EB over 185th Street carry?
About 3,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I 880 EB over 185th Street?
The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns I 880 EB over 185th Street?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.