Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch
GoodClosed to trafficFremont County, Iowa · 070430910 · Structure no. 000000000161511
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2015
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 180
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch in Fremont County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 180 by 2043. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is Western Avenue over Waubonsie 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 April 2015.
How much traffic does Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch carry?
About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch?
The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Western Avenue over Waubonsie Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.