W 5th ST over Drainage
PoorPosted for loadBremer County, Iowa · 093112307 · Structure no. 000000000011200
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 64 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 275
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
W 5th ST over Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W 5th ST over Drainage in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 275 vehicles a day, projected to reach 275 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W 5th ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is W 5th ST over Drainage in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does W 5th ST over Drainage carry?
About 275 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is W 5th ST over Drainage?
The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns W 5th ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.