I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.2 Mi. W of Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045200
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 608 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 15,550 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,550 by 2042. The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek carry?
About 15,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek?
The structure is 608 ft (185.3 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 & US 6 WB over BNSF RR RD & Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.