I 280 WB over Ia 22
Scott County, Iowa · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- I 280 WB over Ia 22 in Scott County, Iowa, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 158 of the 291 inventoried bridges in Scott County rated fair (54.3%); 29 (10.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 235 ft |
| Location | At jct. IA 22 |
| NBI structure number | 000000000600710 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Iowa department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Scott County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-80 over Mississippi River & RR | 1967 | 38,100 | Fair |
| I 74 WB over Mississippi River | 2020 | 37,650 | Good |
| WB US 6 over Goose Creek | 2011 | 35,400 | Good |
| I-80 over Drainage Ditch | 1963 | 34,600 | Fair |
| I-80 over Stream | 1963 | 34,600 | Fair |
| I-80 over Drainage Ditch | 1963 | 31,600 | Fair |
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