US Bridges

225th ST over Bad Lands Draw

Good

Cerro Gordo County, Iowa · 096193503 · Structure no. 000000000106171

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

225th ST over Bad Lands Draw is a concrete culvert carrying 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw in Cerro Gordo County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Carries225th ST
CrossesBad Lands Draw
Location096193503
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09022, -93.0566
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw 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 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns 225th ST over Bad Lands Draw?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.