270th Street over I 880
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.5 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 191 · Structure no. 000000000044460
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 227 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
270th Street over I 880 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 270th Street over I 880 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 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 34 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 34 by 2042. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 270th Street over I 880 built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is 270th Street over I 880 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does 270th Street over I 880 carry?
About 34 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is 270th Street over I 880?
The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns 270th Street over I 880?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.