US Bridges

W Locust ST over I-280

Fair

Scott County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 61 · Structure no. 000000000302225

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Locust ST over I-280 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Locust ST over I-280 in Scott County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesW Locust ST
CrossesI-280
Location2.0 Mi. N of Jct. US 61
RouteCity Street 0
CountyScott County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.53819, -90.67737
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating41.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 W Locust ST over I-280 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Locust ST over I-280 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does W Locust ST over I-280 carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is W Locust ST over I-280?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns W Locust ST over I-280?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.