US Bridges

SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pottawattamie County, Iowa · 0.1 Mi. N of N JCT Ia 192 · Structure no. 000000000044890

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch in Pottawattamie County, Iowa. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 years old, older 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,100 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSB I-29
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location0.1 Mi. N of N JCT Ia 192
RouteInterstate 29
StateIowa
Coordinates41.28852, -95.86744
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2022)
Projected traffic7,100 by 2044
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I-29 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SB I-29 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SB I-29 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.