US Bridges

30th ST over E Buffalo CR

Good

Fayette County, Iowa · 091082801 · Structure no. 000000000149541

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
39
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over E Buffalo CR is a concrete continuous slab carrying 30th ST over E Buffalo CR in Fayette County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, projected to reach 39 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries30th ST
CrossesE Buffalo CR
Location091082801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.6727, -91.79908
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length83 ft (25.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (2022)
Projected traffic39 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 30th ST over E Buffalo CR built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST over E Buffalo CR 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does 30th ST over E Buffalo CR carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 30th ST over E Buffalo CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 30th ST over E Buffalo CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.