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240th ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hamilton County, Iowa · 088241501 · Structure no. 000000000171761

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

240th ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 240th ST over Drainage Ditch in Hamilton County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 50 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries240th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location088241501
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHamilton County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.4417, -93.62806
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2022)
Projected traffic50 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 240th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is 240th 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 240th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 240th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns 240th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.