US Bridges

80th Ave over I-80

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 3.9 Mi. W of Jct. I-280 · Structure no. 000000000047450

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

80th Ave over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 80th Ave over I-80 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2044. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries80th Ave
CrossesI-80
Location3.9 Mi. W of Jct. I-280
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.60833, -90.74399
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58.2 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 80th Ave over I-80 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is 80th Ave over I-80 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does 80th Ave over I-80 carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 80th Ave over I-80?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 80th Ave over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.