US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek
FairLinn County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi.W.Of E.JCT.218 · Structure no. 000000000604150
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 996 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2043. The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek carry?
About 15,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek?
The structure is 996 ft (303.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 WB over UP RR 21st ST SW Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.