US Bridges

Sutliff RD over US 30

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2.3MI. E of IA1 and US30 · Structure no. 000000000700530

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
255 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
610
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sutliff RD over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sutliff RD over US 30 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 610 by 2043. The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSutliff RD
CrossesUS 30
Location2.3MI. E of IA1 and US30
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90352, -91.38671
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length255 ft (77.8 m)
Longest span131 ft (39.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic610 (2022)
Projected traffic610 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Sutliff RD over US 30 built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sutliff RD 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sutliff RD over US 30 carry?

About 610 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sutliff RD over US 30?

The structure is 255 ft (77.8 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (39.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sutliff RD over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.