US Bridges

Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 183 · Structure no. 000000000027701

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesIa 127
CrossesSpooner Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. W of Jct. Ia 183
RouteState Highway 127
StateIowa
Coordinates41.71102, -96.00161
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.8 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic1,180 (2022)
Projected traffic1,180 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 127 over Spooner 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 127 over Spooner Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.