US Bridges

Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge

Good

Mills County, Iowa · 1.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR L55 · Structure no. 000000000035870

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge in Mills County, Iowa. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJabber Road
CrossesRight Side Ditch Bridge
Location1.5 Mi. E of Jct. SR L55
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMills County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.03017, -95.61388
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2042
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

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 Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Jabber Road over Right Side Ditch Bridge?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.