Lawrence ST over Drainage
PoorClosed to trafficMitchell County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000011090
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 167
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Lawrence ST over Drainage is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lawrence ST over Drainage in Mitchell County, Iowa. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 2 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 167 vehicles a day, projected to reach 167 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| 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 Lawrence ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is Lawrence ST over Drainage 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Lawrence ST over Drainage carry?
About 167 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Lawrence ST over Drainage?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns Lawrence ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.