US Bridges

US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 0.4 MI E of W JCT US 59 · Structure no. 000000000021330

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
215 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2044. The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 & 59
CrossesOver UP RR
Location0.4 MI E of W JCT US 59
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00703, -95.36647
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length215 ft (65.5 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2044
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 & 59 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.