US Bridges

I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. E. of Madison Ave · Structure no. 000000000045191

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
680 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
—
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

No traffic count is recorded. The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80 US 6 EB
CrossesBNSF RR RD & Creek
Location0.5 Mi. E. of Madison Ave
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.24394, -95.8201
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length680 ft (207.3 m)
Longest span216 ft (65.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic—
Projected traffic—
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek carry?

No traffic count is recorded for this structure.

How long is I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek?

The structure is 680 ft (207.3 m) long with a longest span of 216 ft (65.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 US 6 EB over BNSF RR RD & Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.