US Bridges

FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97

PoorPosted for load

Hancock County, Iowa · 096262702 · Structure no. 000000000174030

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
447
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97 is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97 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 447 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFM 2380 Deer Av
CrossesDrainage Ditch 97
Location096262702
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.1093, -93.91109
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.6 US tons
Inventory rating24.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic447 (2021)
Projected traffic447 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97 carry?

About 447 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns FM 2380 Deer Av over Drainage Ditch 97?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.