US Bridges

160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12

Good

Clinton County, Iowa · 082E23002 · Structure no. 000000000123381

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
77 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12 is a concrete continuous slab carrying 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12 in Clinton County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Carries160th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch #12
Location082E23002
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.88185, -90.78156
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.5 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12 carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12?

The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 160th Ave over Drainage Ditch #12?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.