US Bridges

Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch

Good

Polk County, Iowa · 080223100 · Structure no. 000000000504405

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,190
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch in Polk County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,190 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,190 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLincoln St.
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location080223100
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.69516, -93.46027
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,190 (2022)
Projected traffic1,190 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch 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 Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,190 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Lincoln St. over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.