US Bridges

I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · I-80 I-29 and Ramps · Structure no. 000000000700045

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,986 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2044. The structure is 1,986 ft (605.3 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesI 80 EB to I 29 NB
CrossesI80 & I29 Interchange
LocationI-80 I-29 and Ramps
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23112, -95.89918
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,986 ft (605.3 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2044
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesFourth level (interchange)
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange?

The structure is 1,986 ft (605.3 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 EB to I 29 NB over I80 & I29 Interchange?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.