US Bridges

Ia 183 over Ditch

Good

Harrison County, Iowa · 3.3 Mi. S of SR F-20 · Structure no. 000000000027931

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 183 over Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 183 over Ditch in Harrison County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 870 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIa 183
CrossesDitch
Location3.3 Mi. S of SR F-20
RouteState Highway 183
StateIowa
Coordinates41.7885, -95.94431
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating28.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2022)
Projected traffic870 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 183 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 183 over 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 183 over Ditch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Ia 183 over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 183 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.