US Bridges

US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2.5 Mi. W of Jct. US 151 · Structure no. 000000000605690

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
406 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 30 EB to Ia 100
CrossesUS 30
Location2.5 Mi. W of Jct. US 151
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96226, -91.78362
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length406 ft (123.7 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30 built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30 carry?

About 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30?

The structure is 406 ft (123.7 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB to Ia 100 over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.