US Bridges

WB US 30 over Morgan Creek

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 3.6 MI W of JCT US 151 · Structure no. 000000000606305

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 30 over Morgan Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB US 30 over Morgan Creek in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 30
CrossesMorgan Creek
Location3.6 MI W of JCT US 151
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.96425, -91.80483
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2022)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2042
Trucks15%
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 WB US 30 over Morgan Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 30 over Morgan Creek 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 WB US 30 over Morgan Creek carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is WB US 30 over Morgan Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 30 over Morgan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.