Local RD over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadChickasaw County, Iowa · 095121908 · Structure no. 000000000019680
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,051
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Local RD over Drainage Ditch in Chickasaw County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1961, so it is 98 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,051 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,051 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Local RD over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Local RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,051 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Local RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Local RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.