Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch
PoorPosted for loadLyon County, Iowa · 098471002 · Structure no. 000000000229030
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1974
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 47 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch in Lyon County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 125 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 3 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2044. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.
What condition is Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Side Ditch Ent over Side Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.