I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 4.2 Mi. W of Jct. 191 · Structure no. 000000000044450
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,050 by 2044. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 880 WB over Pigeon 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek carry?
About 3,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.
How long is I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns I 880 WB over Pigeon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.