1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6
PoorPosted for loadHancock County, Iowa · 095240901 · Structure no. 000000000173220
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 259
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6 in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 259 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6 built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6 carry?
About 259 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.
How long is 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns 1550 210th ST over Drainage Ditch 6?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.