US Bridges

I 29 SB over South Expressway

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · At Jct. Ia 192 · Structure no. 000000000044661

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 SB over South Expressway is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 SB over South Expressway in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2043. The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 29 SB
CrossesSouth Expressway
LocationAt Jct. Ia 192
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23203, -95.85179
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length292 ft (89 m)
Longest span157 ft (47.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 29 SB over South Expressway built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 29 SB over South Expressway 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I 29 SB over South Expressway carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 29 SB over South Expressway?

The structure is 292 ft (89 m) long with a longest span of 157 ft (47.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 SB over South Expressway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.