US Bridges

US 30 WB over Business US 30

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 63 · Structure no. 000000000609765

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,460
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 WB over Business US 30 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 30 WB over Business US 30 in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 2,460 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,460 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 30 WB
CrossesBusiness US 30
Location0.4 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 63
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.98239, -92.5738
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.1 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length212 ft (64.7 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,460 (2023)
Projected traffic2,460 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 WB over Business US 30 built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 WB over Business 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 30 WB over Business US 30 carry?

About 2,460 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 30 WB over Business US 30?

The structure is 212 ft (64.7 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 30 WB over Business US 30?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.