US Bridges

I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · I-29 to I-80 EB Ramp D · Structure no. 000000000700405

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
541 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,720
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 2,720 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,720 by 2044. The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 29 NB to I 80 EB
CrossesCbec RR
LocationI-29 to I-80 EB Ramp D
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.22994, -95.83735
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 inspectionJune 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length541 ft (164.9 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,720 (2022)
Projected traffic2,720 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR carry?

About 2,720 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR?

The structure is 541 ft (164.9 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 NB to I 80 EB over Cbec RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.