US Bridges

US 30 over East Boyer River

Fair

Crawford County, Iowa · 2.6 Mi. E of Jct. SR M55 · Structure no. 000000000021421

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,270
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over East Boyer River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over East Boyer River in Crawford County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 2044. The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesEast Boyer River
Location2.6 Mi. E of Jct. SR M55
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07949, -95.15658
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.4 US tons
Inventory rating43.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length241 ft (73.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 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 2044
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 East Boyer River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over East Boyer River carry?

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

How long is US 30 over East Boyer River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over East Boyer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.