US Bridges

I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R

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Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.5 MI E of Missouri Rive · Structure no. 000000000700985

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,100 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,700 by 2044. The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-480 Ramp H
CrossesI 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R
Location0.5 MI E of Missouri Rive
RouteU.S. Route 6
CountyPottawattamie County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.25887, -95.90662
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,100 ft (640.1 m)
Longest span207 ft (63.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2022)
Projected traffic10,700 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an 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-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R?

The structure is 2,100 ft (640.1 m) long with a longest span of 207 ft (63.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-480 Ramp H over I 29 2 Ave EB Bdwy Frt R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.