Ulmus over Files Ditch
GoodCerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096192910 · Structure no. 000000000106130
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ulmus over Files Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ulmus over Files Ditch in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ulmus over Files Ditch built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ulmus over Files Ditch 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 Ulmus over Files Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Ulmus over Files Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Ulmus over Files Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.