EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek
FairStory County, Iowa · 0.6 Mile East of SR S14 · Structure no. 000000000048810
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,050
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek 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 6,050 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,050 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek carry?
About 6,050 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns EB US 30 over W.Branch Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.