US 18 over Drainage Ditch
FairLyon County, Iowa · 3.8 Mi. W of Ia 182 · Structure no. 000000000034491
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,130
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 18 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 18 over Drainage Ditch in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 6 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 2,130 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,130 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 18 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 18 over Drainage 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does US 18 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,130 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 18 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 18 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.