US Bridges

Ia 60 NB over Drainage

Good

Osceola County, Iowa · 1.1 Mi. S of SR L36 · Structure no. 000000000609225

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 60 NB over Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 60 NB over Drainage in Osceola County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 5,100 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 60 NB
CrossesDrainage
Location1.1 Mi. S of SR L36
RouteState Highway 60
StateIowa
Coordinates43.29042, -95.79661
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 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 traffic5,100 (2022)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2042
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 60 NB over Drainage built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 60 NB over Drainage 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 Ia 60 NB over Drainage carry?

About 5,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is Ia 60 NB over Drainage?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ia 60 NB over Drainage?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.