US Bridges

I 80 WB over Mahogany Road

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. E of SR G-30 · Structure no. 000000000045340

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB over Mahogany Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB over Mahogany Road 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 11,850 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,850 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 80 WB
CrossesMahogany Road
Location1.3 Mi. E of SR G-30
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.39097, -95.66806
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,850 (2022)
Projected traffic11,850 by 2042
Trucks36%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 I 80 WB over Mahogany Road built?

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

What condition is I 80 WB over Mahogany Road 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 WB over Mahogany Road carry?

About 11,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB over Mahogany Road?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB over Mahogany Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.