US Bridges

US 30 over N. Grove Creek

Good

Crawford County, Iowa · 3.1 Mi. E of W Jct. Ia 37 · Structure no. 000000000021221

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over N. Grove Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over N. Grove Creek in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 3,180 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesN. Grove Creek
Location3.1 Mi. E of W Jct. Ia 37
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89493, -95.56945
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97.3 US tons
Inventory rating58.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,180 (2022)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 N. Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over N. Grove 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over N. Grove Creek carry?

About 3,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over N. Grove Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over N. Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.