WB US 30 over W Branch Indian Creek
FairStory County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. E of SR S14 · Structure no. 000000000048820
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 196 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
WB US 30 over W Branch Indian Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying WB 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,100 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).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was WB US 30 over W Branch Indian Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is WB 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does WB US 30 over W Branch Indian Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is WB 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 WB US 30 over W Branch Indian Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.