WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. W of Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 160 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave 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 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave carry?
About 15,550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns WB I 80 & US 6 over Franklin Ave?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.