US Bridges

Local over Drainage Ditch

Good

Fremont County, Iowa · 069433402 · Structure no. 000000000160621

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Local over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Local over Drainage Ditch in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesLocal
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location069433402
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.7326, -95.78504
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2022)
Projected traffic15 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Local over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Local over Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Local over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Local over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Local over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.