US Bridges

CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31

Fair

Calhoun County, Iowa · 088313501 · Structure no. 000000000016891

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
99 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
669
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31 in Calhoun County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 669 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 669 by 2044. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesCO RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch #31
Location088313501
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39829, -94.42178
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99.8 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic669 (2022)
Projected traffic669 by 2044
Trucks24%
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31 built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31 carry?

About 669 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD over Drainage Ditch #31?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.