US Bridges

FM over S Wyacondah Ditch

Good

Davis County, Iowa · 067130205 · Structure no. 000000000132901

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over S Wyacondah Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over S Wyacondah Ditch in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM
CrossesS Wyacondah Ditch
Location067130205
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.63223, -92.31487
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating82.8 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2022)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM over S Wyacondah Ditch built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over S Wyacondah 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does FM over S Wyacondah Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is FM over S Wyacondah Ditch?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns FM over S Wyacondah Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.