US Bridges

S 18th Ave over US 30

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 1.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 14 · Structure no. 000000000601910

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,847
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S 18th Ave over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S 18th Ave over US 30 in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 2,847 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2042. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS 18th Ave
CrossesUS 30
Location1.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 14
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00256, -92.88368
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating38.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.6 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,847 (2022)
Projected traffic2,847 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 S 18th Ave over US 30 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is S 18th Ave 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S 18th Ave over US 30 carry?

About 2,847 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is S 18th Ave over US 30?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns S 18th Ave over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.