US Bridges

70th ST over Dd No. 6

Good

Franklin County, Iowa · 090210801 · Structure no. 000000000156621

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
570
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

70th ST over Dd No. 6 is a concrete culvert carrying 70th ST over Dd No. 6 in Franklin County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 570 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries70th ST
CrossesDd No. 6
Location090210801
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.63016, -93.35275
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic570 (2022)
Projected traffic570 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 70th ST over Dd No. 6 built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is 70th ST over Dd No. 6 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does 70th ST over Dd No. 6 carry?

About 570 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is 70th ST over Dd No. 6?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 70th ST over Dd No. 6?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.