US Bridges

Jersey Ridge RD over I-80

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. E of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000003410

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
225 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,390
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jersey Ridge RD over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jersey Ridge RD over I-80 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,390 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,390 by 2044. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesJersey Ridge RD
CrossesI-80
Location1.6 Mi. E of Jct. US 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59566, -90.53929
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.9 US tons
Inventory rating16.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,390 (2022)
Projected traffic4,390 by 2044
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Jersey Ridge RD over I-80 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jersey Ridge RD over I-80 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Jersey Ridge RD over I-80 carry?

About 4,390 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Jersey Ridge RD over I-80?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Jersey Ridge RD over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.