US Bridges

330th over Blair Creek

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 097200901 · Structure no. 000000000106670

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
236
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

330th over Blair Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 330th over Blair Creek in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Carries330th
CrossesBlair Creek
Location097200901
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.24189, -93.21419
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating36.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic236 (2022)
Projected traffic236 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 330th over Blair Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 330th over Blair Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 330th over Blair Creek carry?

About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is 330th over Blair Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 330th over Blair Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.