US Bridges

Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway

Good

Plymouth County, Iowa · 9146150310 · Structure no. 000000000273301

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway in Plymouth County, Iowa. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIdeal Road
CrossesUnnamed Waterway
Location9146150310
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPlymouth County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.70325, -96.26327
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m).

Who owns Ideal Road over Unnamed Waterway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.