220th ST over Drainage Ditch
PoorBuchanan County, Iowa · 088070501 · Structure no. 000000000015880
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1968
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 760
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
220th ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220th ST over Drainage Ditch in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 98 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 4 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.
It carries about 760 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 220th ST over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.
What condition is 220th ST over Drainage Ditch 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does 220th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 760 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is 220th ST over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns 220th ST over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.