140 TH over Drainage Ditch
FairPosted for loadGreene County, Iowa · 085302901 · Structure no. 000000000163131
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
140 TH over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 140 TH over Drainage Ditch in Greene County, Iowa. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 90 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 53% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 140 TH over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is 140 TH 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does 140 TH over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 53% are trucks.
How long is 140 TH over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns 140 TH over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.