US Bridges

I 380 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Benton County, Iowa · 0.5 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 150 · Structure no. 000000000605130

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 380 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 380 over Drainage Ditch in Benton County, Iowa. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 21,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,300 by 2044. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 380
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.5 Mi. S of Jct. Ia 150
RouteInterstate 380
StateIowa
Coordinates42.2389, -91.88309
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating56.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,300 (2022)
Projected traffic21,300 by 2044
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 380 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 380 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does I 380 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 21,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 380 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns I 380 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.