US Bridges

Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79

PoorPosted for load

Kossuth County, Iowa · 094301102 · Structure no. 000000000214120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79 is a concrete slab carrying Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79 in Kossuth County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLoc 50th Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch 79
Location094301102
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyKossuth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.97314, -94.36411
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 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.1 US tons
Inventory rating17.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.2 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic11 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 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79 built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79 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 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79?

The structure is 20 ft (6.2 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Loc 50th Ave over Drainage Ditch 79?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.