US Bridges

CO HWY D over Drainage

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000005540

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,438
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO HWY D over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying CO HWY D over Drainage in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,438 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long.

CarriesCO HWY D
CrossesDrainage
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41414, -92.21441
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,438 (2022)
Projected traffic1,438 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 CO HWY D over Drainage built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO HWY D over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does CO HWY D over Drainage carry?

About 1,438 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is CO HWY D over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns CO HWY D over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.