US Bridges

I 880 EB over BNSF RR

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.3 Mi. E of Jct. 191 · Structure no. 000000000044500

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 880 EB over BNSF RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 880 EB over BNSF RR 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 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 42 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 880 EB
CrossesBNSF RR
Location0.3 Mi. E of Jct. 191
RouteInterstate 880
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49881, -95.59472
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2022)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2044
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 880 EB over BNSF RR built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 880 EB over BNSF RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I 880 EB over BNSF RR carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 880 EB over BNSF RR?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 880 EB over BNSF RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.