US Bridges

220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1

Good

Buena Vista County, Iowa · 090352202 · Structure no. 000000000365955

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1 is a concrete culvert carrying 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1 in Buena Vista County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries220th Ave
CrossesDrainagedistrictditch 1
Location090352202
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuena Vista County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.59836, -94.97401
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
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 traffic11 (2022)
Projected traffic11 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1?

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

Who owns 220th Ave over Drainagedistrictditch 1?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.