US Bridges

E 2nd ST over Drainage

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 924306 · Structure no. 000000000009873

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
232
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E 2nd ST over Drainage is a concrete culvert carrying E 2nd ST over Drainage in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 232 vehicles a day, projected to reach 232 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE 2nd ST
CrossesDrainage
Location924306
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.81457, -95.96734
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.2 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2022)
Projected traffic232 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 E 2nd ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is E 2nd ST 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does E 2nd ST over Drainage carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E 2nd ST over Drainage?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns E 2nd ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency and maintained by the Town or Township Highway Agency.