US Bridges

EB US 30 over Pleasant Run

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. W of JCT US 151 · Structure no. 000000000033461

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 30 over Pleasant Run is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 30 over Pleasant Run in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 11,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,750 by 2042. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB US 30
CrossesPleasant Run
Location1.8 Mi. W of JCT US 151
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.92521, -91.57719
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating90.5 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,750 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 EB US 30 over Pleasant Run built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 30 over Pleasant Run 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does EB US 30 over Pleasant Run carry?

About 11,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is EB US 30 over Pleasant Run?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 30 over Pleasant Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.