US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River
FairCrawford County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of W Jct. US 59 · Structure no. 000000000021360
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2023
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 215 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2023, 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2023.
What condition is US 30 & 59 over East Boyer 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River carry?
About 4,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River?
The structure is 215 ft (65.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 & 59 over East Boyer River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.