Bus US 30 over Deer Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 083152101 · Structure no. 000000000049491
- Built
- 2023
- 2 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 217 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,942
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Bus US 30 over Deer Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bus US 30 over Deer Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,942 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2044. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Bus US 30 over Deer Creek built?
It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.
What condition is Bus US 30 over Deer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does Bus US 30 over Deer Creek carry?
About 2,942 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Bus US 30 over Deer Creek?
The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Bus US 30 over Deer Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.