US Bridges

I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 4.0 Mi. E. of Neb. Line · Structure no. 000000000700395

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
3,678 ft
19 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir 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 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,630 by 2043. The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesI 80 WB Flyover
CrossesI80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir
Location4.0 Mi. E. of Neb. Line
RouteInterstate 80
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.23214, -95.83335
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans19
Design loadHL 93
Structure length3,678 ft (1,121.1 m)
Longest span258 ft (78.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2022)
Projected traffic2,630 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir built?

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

What condition is I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir 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 I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir?

The structure is 3,678 ft (1,121.1 m) long with a longest span of 258 ft (78.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I 80 WB Flyover over I80 US 6 I29 & BNSF Iir?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.