2nd Street over Dreys Ditch
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072332306 · Structure no. 000000000009640
- Built
- 1920
- 105 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 787
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
2nd Street over Dreys Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 787 vehicles a day, projected to reach 787 by 2044. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch built?
It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.
What condition is 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch carry?
About 787 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 2nd Street over Dreys Ditch?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.