US Bridges

I 29 NB over US 30

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · At Jct. US 30 · Structure no. 000000000028100

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
222 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 29 NB over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 29 NB over US 30 in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,500 by 2043. The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesI 29 NB
CrossesUS 30
LocationAt Jct. US 30
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.54965, -95.91734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating90.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length222 ft (67.7 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic7,500 by 2043
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 29 NB over US 30 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 29 NB over US 30 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does I 29 NB over US 30 carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 29 NB over US 30?

The structure is 222 ft (67.7 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I 29 NB over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.