US Bridges

Ia 330 over Clear Creek

Fair

Marshall County, Iowa · 1.8 Mi. S of S JCT SR S52 · Structure no. 000000000035591

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
154 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 330 over Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 330 over Clear Creek in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,150 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 330
CrossesClear Creek
Location1.8 Mi. S of S JCT SR S52
RouteState Highway 330
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88557, -93.19981
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic4,150 by 2043
Trucks18%
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 Ia 330 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 330 over Clear Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 330 over Clear Creek carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 330 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 330 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.