US Bridges

Adams Ave over US 30

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · Mount Vernon Bypass · Structure no. 000000000700675

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
305 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Adams Ave over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Adams Ave over US 30 in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2042. The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAdams Ave
CrossesUS 30
LocationMount Vernon Bypass
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91391, -91.36162
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 22 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length305 ft (93.1 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2022)
Projected traffic280 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Adams Ave over US 30 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Adams Ave over US 30 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Adams Ave over US 30 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Adams Ave over US 30?

The structure is 305 ft (93.1 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Adams Ave over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.