US Bridges

I 880 over Honey Creek

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. E of N Jct. I-29 · Structure no. 000000000044360

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 880 over Honey Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 880 over Honey Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,300 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesI 880
CrossesHoney Creek
Location3.9 Mi. E of N Jct. I-29
RouteInterstate 880
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49314, -95.82615
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,300 by 2044
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 880 over Honey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 880 over Honey Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I 880 over Honey Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I 880 over Honey Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns I 880 over Honey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.