US Bridges

220th ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 089263505 · Structure no. 000000000026341

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
79 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,892
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

220th ST over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 220th ST over Drainage Ditch in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,892 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,892 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries220th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location089263505
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.47186, -93.87844
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,892 (2022)
Projected traffic2,892 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 220th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 220th ST 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does 220th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 2,892 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is 220th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns 220th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.