US Bridges

Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Marshall County, Iowa · 1.8 MI S of N JCT SR S52 · Structure no. 000000000035611

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch in Marshall County, Iowa. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 43 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 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIa 330
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.8 MI S of N JCT SR S52
RouteState Highway 330
StateIowa
Coordinates41.89298, -93.18936
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch 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 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Ia 330 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.