US Bridges

Ivy Ave over Drainage

Good

Madison County, Iowa · 077280406 · Structure no. 000000000234962

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
20 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
360
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ivy Ave over Drainage is a steel culvert carrying Ivy Ave over Drainage in Madison County, Iowa. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 360 vehicles a day, projected to reach 360 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesIvy Ave
CrossesDrainage
Location077280406
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMadison County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.49052, -94.07997
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic360 (2022)
Projected traffic360 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ivy Ave over Drainage built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ivy Ave over Drainage in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Ivy Ave over Drainage carry?

About 360 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ivy Ave over Drainage?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Ivy Ave over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.