I 80 EB over US 6
FairPottawattamie County, Iowa · At JCT US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045260
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 245 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 80 EB over US 6 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB over US 6 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,950 by 2042. The structure is 245 ft (74.7 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 80 EB over US 6 built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 80 EB over US 6 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 I 80 EB over US 6 carry?
About 11,950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is I 80 EB over US 6?
The structure is 245 ft (74.7 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns I 80 EB over US 6?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.