Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch
GoodAppanoose County, Iowa · 0.6 Mi. S of Jct. SR T-30 · Structure no. 000000000013901
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 151 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch in Appanoose County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2044. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 5 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.