US Bridges

Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch

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Davis County, Iowa · 068140304 · Structure no. 000000000133701

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch in Davis County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2043. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesJewel Ave
CrossesS Wyacondah Ditch
Location068140304
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyDavis County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.72473, -92.46166
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 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 Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jewel Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Jewel Ave over S Wyacondah Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.