US Bridges

Orange ST over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Cedar County, Iowa · 7904060503 · Structure no. 000000000505415

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange ST over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Orange ST over Drainage Ditch in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 82 vehicles a day, projected to reach 82 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOrange ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location7904060503
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67485, -91.35541
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2021)
Projected traffic82 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Orange ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orange ST over Drainage Ditch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Orange ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Orange ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Orange ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.