US Bridges

US 30 WB over East Indian Creek

Good

Story County, Iowa · 3.4 Miles West of Jct. 65 · Structure no. 000000000607795

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
309 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over East Indian Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over East Indian Creek in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 4,750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2044. The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesEast Indian Creek
Location3.4 Miles West of Jct. 65
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00774, -93.3749
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length309 ft (94.2 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,750 (2023)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over East Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 WB over East Indian 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over East Indian Creek carry?

About 4,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over East Indian Creek?

The structure is 309 ft (94.2 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over East Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.