US Bridges

180th ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Howard County, Iowa · 097140301 · Structure no. 000000000181881

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th ST over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying 180th ST over Drainage Ditch in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries180th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location097140301
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates43.25541, -92.48581
Functional classRural Local

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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2022)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 180th ST over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th ST 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does 180th ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 180th ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns 180th ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.