US Bridges

220th over Bad Lands Draw

Fair

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 095190303 · Structure no. 000000000105641

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th over Bad Lands Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 220th over Bad Lands Draw in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long.

Carries220th
CrossesBad Lands Draw
Location095190303
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.08293, -93.07315
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2023)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220th over Bad Lands Draw built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th over Bad Lands Draw 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does 220th over Bad Lands Draw carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is 220th over Bad Lands Draw?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 220th over Bad Lands Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.