US Bridges

US 30 over Wilson Ditch

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. W. of I-29 · Structure no. 000000000027361

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,410
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Wilson Ditch is a concrete continuous truss - deck carrying US 30 over Wilson Ditch in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,410 by 2044. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesWilson Ditch
Location2.1 Mi. W. of I-29
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.55011, -95.95243
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
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length23 ft (6.9 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 traffic4,410 (2022)
Projected traffic4,410 by 2044
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Wilson Ditch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Wilson Ditch 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Wilson Ditch carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Wilson Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 30 over Wilson Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.