US Bridges

SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Plymouth County, Iowa · 2.6 MI S of JCT SR C44 · Structure no. 000000000039530

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSB US 75
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.6 MI S of JCT SR C44
RouteU.S. Route 75
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.68474, -96.26654
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic7,000 by 2044
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SB US 75 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SB US 75 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.