US Bridges

I-80 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Jasper County, Iowa · 3.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 117 · Structure no. 000000000030990

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-80 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Drainage Ditch in Jasper County, Iowa. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 33,400 vehicles a day, roughly 34% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,400 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesI-80
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location3.5 Miles E of JCT Ia 117
RouteInterstate 80
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69202, -93.18385
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 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 traffic33,400 (2023)
Projected traffic33,400 by 2043
Trucks34%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-80 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-80 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does I-80 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 33,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 34% are trucks.

How long is I-80 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-80 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.