US Bridges

Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000015051

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,294
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 6,294 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,294 by 2044. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesHudson RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4746, -92.46547
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,294 (2022)
Projected traffic6,294 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 6,294 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Hudson RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.