Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR
PoorPosted for loadHoward County, Iowa · 100112401 · Structure no. 000000000183530
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 53 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 62
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 62 vehicles a day, projected to reach 62 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR carry?
About 62 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR?
The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Loc 30th ST over Nichols CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.