US Bridges

30th Ave over Br Maple River

Good

Buena Vista County, Iowa · 090382102 · Structure no. 000000000084761

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th Ave over Br Maple River is a concrete channel beam carrying 30th Ave over Br Maple River in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries30th Ave
CrossesBr Maple River
Location090382102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.59907, -95.34835
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 30th Ave over Br Maple River built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th Ave over Br Maple River 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 30th Ave over Br Maple River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 30th Ave over Br Maple River?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns 30th Ave over Br Maple River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.