US Bridges

N 16th ST over Drainage

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 084182702 · Structure no. 000000000007870

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N 16th ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N 16th ST over Drainage in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 814 vehicles a day, projected to reach 814 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesN 16th ST
CrossesDrainage
Location084182702
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.04976, -92.94082
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2022)
Projected traffic814 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$125,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N 16th ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is N 16th ST 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does N 16th ST over Drainage carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is N 16th ST over Drainage?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns N 16th ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.