US Bridges

7th ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. S of Jct. SR C50 · Structure no. 000000000601230

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
737
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 7th ST over Drainage Ditch in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 737 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 737 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Carries7th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. S of Jct. SR C50
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.64226, -92.45354
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 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 rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic737 (2022)
Projected traffic737 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 7th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 7th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 737 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 7th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 7th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.