I-80 over Mississippi River & RR
FairScott County, Iowa · In Leclaire · Structure no. 000000000047720
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1996
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 3,488 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 38,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Mississippi River & RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-80 over Mississippi River & RR in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 58 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 38,100 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,100 by 2043. The structure is 3,488 ft (1,063.1 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Mississippi River & RR built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.
What condition is I-80 over Mississippi River & 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 October 2021.
How much traffic does I-80 over Mississippi River & RR carry?
About 38,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Mississippi River & RR?
The structure is 3,488 ft (1,063.1 m) long with a longest span of 370 ft (112.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.
Who owns I-80 over Mississippi River & RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.