US Bridges

EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. W of E JCT US 218 · Structure no. 000000000604160

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
293 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur 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 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 15,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,750 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesEB US 30
CrossesOver Cic RR Spur
Location0.8 Mi. W of E JCT US 218
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.93207, -91.6913
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,750 (2022)
Projected traffic15,750 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur 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 EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur carry?

About 15,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns EB US 30 over Over Cic RR Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.