US Bridges

US 30 over Boyer River

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 3.7 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 37 · Structure no. 000000000027560

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
285 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Boyer River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Boyer River in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2042. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesBoyer River
Location3.7 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 37
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.81054, -95.64044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.4 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length285 ft (86.9 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2022)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Boyer River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 over Boyer River carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Boyer River?

The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Boyer River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.