US 169 over Drainage Ditch
GoodKossuth County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of SR C10 · Structure no. 000000000032871
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 79 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,880
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 169 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 169 over Drainage Ditch in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,880 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,880 by 2043. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 169 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 169 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does US 169 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,880 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is US 169 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US 169 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.