US Bridges

WB US 30 over US 69

Fair

Story County, Iowa · At US 69 Junction · Structure no. 000000000048720

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
214 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 30 over US 69 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB US 30 over US 69 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,600 by 2043. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 30
CrossesUS 69
LocationAt US 69 Junction
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00508, -93.60979
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.5 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2023)
Projected traffic10,600 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 WB US 30 over US 69 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 30 over US 69 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 30 over US 69 carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is WB US 30 over US 69?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 30 over US 69?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.