US Bridges

US 30 over Salt Creek

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 21 · Structure no. 000000000049541

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
409 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,510
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Salt Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 over Salt Creek in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,510 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,510 by 2044. The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesSalt Creek
Location0.8 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 21
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.964, -92.31408
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length409 ft (124.7 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,510 (2022)
Projected traffic4,510 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 over Salt Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Salt 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 US 30 over Salt Creek carry?

About 4,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Salt Creek?

The structure is 409 ft (124.7 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 over Salt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.