US Bridges

19th ST over US 30

Good

Story County, Iowa · 1.5 Miles W of JCT SR S27 · Structure no. 000000000601610

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
278 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,109
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

19th ST over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 19th ST over US 30 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,109 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,109 by 2043. The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long and 49 ft wide.

Carries19th ST
CrossesUS 30
Location1.5 Miles W of JCT SR S27
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00762, -93.43491
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length278 ft (84.7 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,109 (2022)
Projected traffic4,109 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 19th ST over US 30 built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is 19th ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 19th ST over US 30 carry?

About 4,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is 19th ST over US 30?

The structure is 278 ft (84.7 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns 19th ST over US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.