US Bridges

US 30 over Over UP RR

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 2.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR M55 · Structure no. 000000000021410

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Over UP RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Over UP RR in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,270 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30
CrossesOver UP RR
Location2.0 Mi. E of Jct. SR M55
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyCrawford County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07948, -95.16184
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,270 (2022)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 over Over UP RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 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 May 2023.

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

About 3,270 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Over UP RR?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Over UP RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.