US Bridges

E Ave over Vinton Ditch

Fair

Linn County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000001340

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,579
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Ave over Vinton Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E Ave over Vinton Ditch in Linn County, Iowa. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 5 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 2,579 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,579 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Ave
CrossesVinton Ditch
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyLinn County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.97819, -91.70552
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,579 (2022)
Projected traffic2,579 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Ave over Vinton Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Ave over Vinton 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E Ave over Vinton Ditch carry?

About 2,579 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Ave over Vinton Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns E Ave over Vinton Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.