US Bridges

Utica Ridge RD over I-80

Good

Scott County, Iowa · 3.3 Mi. E of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000047610

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,576
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Utica Ridge RD over I-80 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Utica 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 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 4,576 vehicles a day, projected to reach 4,576 by 2044. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesUtica Ridge RD
CrossesI-80
Location3.3 Mi. E of Jct. US 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.59603, -90.50711
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length234 ft (71.3 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 traffic4,576 (2022)
Projected traffic4,576 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Utica Ridge RD over I-80 built?

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

What condition is Utica Ridge RD 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 August 2024.

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

About 4,576 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Utica Ridge RD over I-80?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Utica Ridge RD over I-80?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.