US Bridges

V58 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Howard County, Iowa · 097111304 · Structure no. 000000000028771

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,195
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

V58 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying V58 over Drainage Ditch in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 1,195 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,195 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesV58
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location097111304
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.21561, -92.09095
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,195 (2022)
Projected traffic1,195 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 V58 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is V58 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 2021.

How much traffic does V58 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,195 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is V58 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns V58 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.