US Bridges

I 880 WB over 185th ST

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.6 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044350

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
129 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 880 WB over 185th ST is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 WB over 185th ST in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,150 by 2042. The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 880 WB
Crosses185th ST
Location3.6 Mi. E of E Jct. I-29
RouteInterstate 880
StateIowa
Coordinates41.4939, -95.83263
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating47.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length129 ft (39.3 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2022)
Projected traffic3,150 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 I 880 WB over 185th ST built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is I 880 WB over 185th ST 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I 880 WB over 185th ST carry?

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

How long is I 880 WB over 185th ST?

The structure is 129 ft (39.3 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns I 880 WB over 185th ST?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.