US Bridges

EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR

Fair

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 3.0 Mi. E of Jct. I-680 · Structure no. 000000000045450

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
133 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR is a concrete continuous slab carrying EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2044. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB I-80
CrossesOver Abandon RR
Location3.0 Mi. E of Jct. I-680
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49979, -95.52811
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2022)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2044
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR 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 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Over Abandon RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.