US Bridges

Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch

PoorPosted for load

Howard County, Iowa · 099121004 · Structure no. 000000000182961

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch in Howard County, Iowa. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 31 vehicles a day, projected to reach 31 by 2044. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPleasant Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location099121004
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyHoward County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.40748, -92.2487
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.3 US tons
Inventory rating21.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2021)
Projected traffic31 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Pleasant Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.