US Bridges

430th over Shellrock River

Good

Worth County, Iowa · 099202201 · Structure no. 000000000356090

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
169 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

430th over Shellrock River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 430th over Shellrock River in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2043. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Carries430th
CrossesShellrock River
Location099202201
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.38597, -93.1969
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length169 ft (51.5 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 430th over Shellrock River built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is 430th over Shellrock River 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 430th over Shellrock River carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 430th over Shellrock River?

The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns 430th over Shellrock River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.