US Bridges

225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97

Good

Hancock County, Iowa · 096263403 · Structure no. 000000000174071

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
315
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97 is a concrete continuous slab carrying 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97 in Hancock County, Iowa. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 315 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries225th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch 97
Location096263403
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHancock County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.09122, -93.89358
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic315 (2021)
Projected traffic315 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97 built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97 carry?

About 315 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns 225th ST over Drainage Ditch 97?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.