180 Street over Minor Drainage
PoorClosed to trafficFremont County, Iowa · 069431501 · Structure no. 000000000160510
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 54 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
180 Street over Minor Drainage is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180 Street over Minor Drainage in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 180 Street over Minor Drainage built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is 180 Street over Minor Drainage 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does 180 Street over Minor Drainage carry?
About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).
How long is 180 Street over Minor Drainage?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns 180 Street over Minor Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.