US Bridges

B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 096233203 · Structure no. 000000000173821

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
851
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5 is a concrete culvert carrying B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5 in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 851 vehicles a day, projected to reach 851 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesB36 (225th St)
CrossesDrainage Ditch 5
Location096233203
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09047, -93.5944
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic851 (2022)
Projected traffic851 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5 built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5 carry?

About 851 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns B36 (225th St) over Drainage Ditch 5?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.