US Bridges

Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch

Poor

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088082304 · Structure no. 000000000016090

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,671
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 2,671 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,671 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesRacine Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location088082304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.41703, -91.75123
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic2,671 (2022)
Projected traffic2,671 by 2044
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Racine Ave 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,671 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Racine Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.