US Bridges

30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 90193501102500 · Structure no. 000000000156561

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
59
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13 in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 59 vehicles a day, projected to reach 59 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries30th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch No 13
Location90193501102500
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.57171, -93.17963
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic59 (2022)
Projected traffic59 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Drainage Ditch No 13 built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is 30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does 30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13 carry?

About 59 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 30th ST over Drainage Ditch No 13?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.