US Bridges

WB US 30 over Grant Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 2.8 Mi. E of Jct. I-35 · Structure no. 000000000048785

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

WB US 30 over Grant Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying WB US 30 over Grant Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 8,450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2044. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWB US 30
CrossesGrant Creek
Location2.8 Mi. E of Jct. I-35
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.009, -93.51649
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,450 (2023)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2044
Trucks7%
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 WB US 30 over Grant Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is WB US 30 over Grant Creek 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does WB US 30 over Grant Creek carry?

About 8,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is WB US 30 over Grant Creek?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns WB US 30 over Grant Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.