US Bridges

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of E JCT Ia 141 · Structure no. 000000000037071

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,220
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete slab carrying Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch in Monona County, Iowa. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,220 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. W of E JCT Ia 141
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.15192, -95.82162
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.8 US tons
Inventory rating34.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,220 (2022)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2042
Trucks18%
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 Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,220 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.