FM over Drainage Ditch
GoodHardin County, Iowa · 088220601 · Structure no. 000000000176371
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 125 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 177
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying FM over Drainage Ditch in Hardin County, Iowa. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 177 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2043. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was FM over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 2023.
How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 177 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is FM over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.