US Bridges

Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch

Good

Johnson County, Iowa · 078063308 · Structure no. 000000000031601

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,530
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch in Johnson County, Iowa. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2044. The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOakcresthill RD
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location078063308
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.52534, -91.54298
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length71 ft (21.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,530 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2044
Trucks10%
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oakcresthill RD 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,530 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 71 ft (21.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Oakcresthill RD over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.