US Bridges

WB I-80 over Tamarack RD

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 2.3 Mi. W of Jct. I-680 · Structure no. 000000000045380

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over Tamarack RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over Tamarack RD in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,300 by 2042. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesTamarack RD
Location2.3 Mi. W of Jct. I-680
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.46305, -95.59642
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 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 rating73.3 US tons
Inventory rating31.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (2022)
Projected traffic11,300 by 2042
Trucks38%
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 WB I-80 over Tamarack RD built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB I-80 over Tamarack RD 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 May 2023.

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

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over Tamarack RD?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over Tamarack RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.