US Bridges

Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 1.6 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 63 · Structure no. 000000000015671

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,430 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 93
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.6 Mi. E of Jct. U.S. 63
RouteState Highway 93
StateIowa
Coordinates42.80259, -92.30659
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.5 US tons
Inventory rating39.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,430 (2022)
Projected traffic1,430 by 2043
Trucks8%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 93 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.