US Bridges

Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182

PoorPosted for load

Kossuth County, Iowa · 094283101 · Structure no. 000000000213790

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182 in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLoc 110th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch 182
Location094283101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.92268, -94.2016
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating12.2 US tons
Inventory rating6.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182 built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182 carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 110th ST over Drainage Ditch 182?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.