US Bridges

WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · At Jct. I-880 · Structure no. 000000000045410

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 59 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 10,850 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,850 by 2042. The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWB I-80
CrossesWB I-80 over S-W Conn
LocationAt Jct. I-880
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49708, -95.58419
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,850 (2022)
Projected traffic10,850 by 2042
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesThird level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 WB I-80 over S-W Conn built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn 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 WB I-80 over S-W Conn carry?

About 10,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn?

The structure is 302 ft (92.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns WB I-80 over WB I-80 over S-W Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.