US Bridges

290th Street over I-80

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 5.3 Mi. W of Jct. I-680 · Structure no. 000000000045350

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
236 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

290th Street over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 290th Street over I-80 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 45 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2043. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries290th Street
CrossesI-80
Location5.3 Mi. W of Jct. I-680
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.42941, -95.63009
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2022)
Projected traffic45 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 290th Street over I-80 built?

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

What condition is 290th Street over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does 290th Street over I-80 carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 290th Street over I-80?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns 290th Street over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.