US Bridges

Ringold Ave over Drainage

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · .25 Mi. North of 335th ST · Structure no. 000000000366230

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
73
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ringold Ave over Drainage is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Ringold Ave over Drainage in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 73 vehicles a day, projected to reach 73 by 2044. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesRingold Ave
CrossesDrainage
Location.25 Mi. North of 335th ST
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.30911, -91.74401
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73 (2022)
Projected traffic73 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ringold Ave over Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ringold Ave over Drainage 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ringold Ave over Drainage carry?

About 73 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ringold Ave over Drainage?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Ringold Ave over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.