US Bridges

EB I-80 over Imrl RR

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000047550

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB I-80 over Imrl RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB I-80 over Imrl RR 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 5 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 21,600 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,600 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesEB I-80
CrossesImrl RR
Location0.4 Mi. E of Jct. US 61
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59496, -90.56302
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.5 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,600 by 2043
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 EB I-80 over Imrl RR built?

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

What condition is EB I-80 over Imrl RR 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does EB I-80 over Imrl RR carry?

About 21,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is EB I-80 over Imrl RR?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns EB I-80 over Imrl RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.