US Bridges

FM N14 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Audubon County, Iowa · 081360102 · Structure no. 000000000069671

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
89
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM N14 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM N14 over Drainage Ditch in Audubon County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 89 vehicles a day, projected to reach 89 by 2044. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFM N14
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location081360102
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.85094, -94.99551
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2022)
Projected traffic89 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM N14 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM N14 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does FM N14 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM N14 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns FM N14 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.