US Bridges

US 30 over UP RR & 222nd

Good

Greene County, Iowa · 1.3 MI E of JCT Ia 144 · Structure no. 000000000025641

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
628 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,970
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over UP RR & 222nd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over UP RR & 222nd in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,970 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,970 by 2043. The structure is 628 ft (191.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesUP RR & 222nd
Location1.3 MI E of JCT Ia 144
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.03349, -94.21925
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length628 ft (191.5 m)
Longest span209 ft (63.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,970 (2022)
Projected traffic4,970 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 UP RR & 222nd built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over UP RR & 222nd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over UP RR & 222nd carry?

About 4,970 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over UP RR & 222nd?

The structure is 628 ft (191.5 m) long with a longest span of 209 ft (63.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over UP RR & 222nd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.