US Bridges

730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 085212502 · Structure no. 000000000315881

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
103 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying 730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Carries730th Ave
CrossesMiddle Minerva Creek
Location085212502
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.15112, -93.25088
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.7 US tons
Inventory rating38.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 730th Ave over Middle Minerva 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does 730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 730th Ave over Middle Minerva Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.