US Bridges

500th Ave over US 30

Good

Story County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. W of Sr. R-38 · Structure no. 000000000600250

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
284 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

500th Ave over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 500th Ave over US 30 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries500th Ave
CrossesUS 30
Location1.1 Mi. W of Sr. R-38
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.01405, -93.69871
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length284 ft (86.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 500th Ave over US 30 built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is 500th Ave over US 30 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 2023.

How much traffic does 500th Ave over US 30 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 500th Ave over US 30?

The structure is 284 ft (86.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 500th Ave over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.