US Bridges

US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 0.9 MI W US30/IA1 Intchg · Structure no. 000000000700510

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,700 by 2044. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 30 EB
CrossesWillow Creek Road
Location0.9 MI W US30/IA1 Intchg
RouteU.S. Route 30
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.91639, -91.44426
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2022)
Projected traffic4,700 by 2044
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 EB over Willow Creek Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.