US Bridges

WB I-80 over Idelwood RD

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 4.7 Mi. E of Jct. US 6 · Structure no. 000000000045300

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Idelwood RD is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Idelwood RD 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 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,900 by 2042. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesIdelwood RD
Location4.7 Mi. E of Jct. US 6
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.33657, -95.73575
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.8 US tons
Inventory rating30.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2022)
Projected traffic12,900 by 2042
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 WB I-80 over Idelwood RD built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over Idelwood RD 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does WB I-80 over Idelwood RD carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over Idelwood RD?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Idelwood RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.