I 880 EB over Potato Creek
GoodPottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of Jct. SR L34 · Structure no. 000000000044410
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 2020
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 334 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 880 EB over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 EB over Potato Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 2020, 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 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2043. The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 880 EB over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.
What condition is I 880 EB over Potato Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I 880 EB over Potato Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I 880 EB over Potato Creek?
The structure is 334 ft (101.8 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.
Who owns I 880 EB over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.