US Bridges

I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. E of NE Line · Structure no. 000000000700390

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,193 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 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 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2043. The structure is 1,193 ft (363.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesI80US6 WB to I29NB
CrossesII RR & Drainage Ditch
Location4.0 Mi. E of NE Line
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23218, -95.83763
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,193 ft (363.6 m)
Longest span269 ft (81.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck18 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2022)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch 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 2023.

How much traffic does I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 1,193 ft (363.6 m) long with a longest span of 269 ft (81.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I80US6 WB to I29NB over II RR & Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.