I 880 WB over L 34
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · At Jct. SR L34 · Structure no. 000000000044400
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,850
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 880 WB over L 34 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 WB over L 34 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 48 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 880 WB over L 34 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 880 WB over L 34 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 WB over L 34 carry?
About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I 880 WB over L 34?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I 880 WB over L 34?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.