US 30 EB over Otter Creek
GoodTama County, Iowa · 6.0 Mi. E of US 63 · Structure no. 000000000049532
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 307 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 30 EB over Otter Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 EB over Otter Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,250 by 2044. The structure is 307 ft (93.7 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | 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 US 30 EB over Otter Creek built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 30 EB over Otter 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US 30 EB over Otter Creek carry?
About 3,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is US 30 EB over Otter Creek?
The structure is 307 ft (93.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 30 EB over Otter Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.