US Bridges

US 30 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Harrison County, Iowa · 0.8 Mi. E of Jct. SR F32 · Structure no. 000000000027501

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,090
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 30 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 30 over Drainage Ditch in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,090 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,090 by 2044. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesUS 30
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.8 Mi. E of Jct. SR F32
RouteU.S. Route 30
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7428, -95.697
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,090 (2022)
Projected traffic3,090 by 2044
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 30 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 30 over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does US 30 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,090 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 30 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 30 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.