US 59 over Drainage Ditch
FairOsceola County, Iowa · 1.1 MI N of JCT SR A46 · Structure no. 000000000038401
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,180
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 59 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 59 over Drainage Ditch in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,180 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 59 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 59 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does US 59 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,180 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.
How long is US 59 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 59 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.