US Bridges

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Monona County, Iowa · 0.6 MI E of SR L20 · Structure no. 000000000603590

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
990
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert 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 990 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.6 MI E of SR L20
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.07938, -95.90593
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 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 traffic990 (2022)
Projected traffic990 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 990 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.