US Bridges

Green Ridge Road over US 30

Good

Linn County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1 · Structure no. 000000000700535

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
283 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
128
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Green Ridge Road over US 30 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Green Ridge Road over US 30 in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 128 vehicles a day, projected to reach 128 by 2044. The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesGreen Ridge Road
CrossesUS 30
Location2.8 Mi. E of Jct. Ia 1
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.90696, -91.37569
Functional classUrban Local

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 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
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length283 ft (86.3 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic128 (2022)
Projected traffic128 by 2044
Trucks0%
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 Green Ridge Road over US 30 built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Green Ridge Road 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 2024.

How much traffic does Green Ridge Road over US 30 carry?

About 128 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Green Ridge Road over US 30?

The structure is 283 ft (86.3 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Green Ridge Road over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.