US Bridges

US 30 over Middle Raccoon River

Fair

Carroll County, Iowa · 1.4 Mi. W of Jct. U.S. 71 · Structure no. 000000000017061

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Middle Raccoon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Middle Raccoon River in Carroll County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesMiddle Raccoon River
Location1.4 Mi. W of Jct. U.S. 71
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07842, -94.90214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74.8 US tons
Inventory rating44.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2022)
Projected traffic6,000 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Middle Raccoon River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Middle Raccoon River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Middle Raccoon River carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Middle Raccoon River?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Middle Raccoon River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.