US Bridges

D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Hardin County, Iowa · 089222103 · Structure no. 000000000026971

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
943
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 943 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 943 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesD20 HWY 941
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location089222103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.51423, -93.45172
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
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 rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic943 (2022)
Projected traffic943 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is D20 HWY 941 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 943 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns D20 HWY 941 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.