L Avenue over US 30
GoodTama County, Iowa · 2.1 Mi. E of Jct. US 63 · Structure no. 000000000608685
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 250 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
L Avenue over US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying L Avenue over US 30 in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2044. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L Avenue over US 30 built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is L Avenue 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does L Avenue over US 30 carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is L Avenue over US 30?
The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns L Avenue over US 30?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.