US Bridges

200 Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Fremont County, Iowa · 069432701 · Structure no. 000000000160581

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

200 Street over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying 200 Street over Drainage Ditch in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, projected to reach 79 by 2043. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Carries200 Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location069432701
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.75879, -95.77132
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2022)
Projected traffic79 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 200 Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is 200 Street over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does 200 Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 200 Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns 200 Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.