US Bridges

Katoski DR over Drainage

Good

Black Hawk County, Iowa · City Bridge No. 9 · Structure no. 000000000011841

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
749
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Katoski DR over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying Katoski DR over Drainage in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 749 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 749 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesKatoski DR
CrossesDrainage
LocationCity Bridge No. 9
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.48146, -92.39801
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic749 (2022)
Projected traffic749 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 Katoski DR over Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Katoski DR over Drainage 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 2023.

How much traffic does Katoski DR over Drainage carry?

About 749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Katoski DR over Drainage?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Katoski DR over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.