US Bridges

J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree

Good

Ringgold County, Iowa · 070291905 · Structure no. 000000000046311

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree is a concrete continuous culvert carrying J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree in Ringgold County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

Location

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CarriesJ20 130th ST
CrossesSide Ditch-Sunvalleycree
Location070291905
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyRinggold County
StateIowa
Coordinates40.85478, -94.22434
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic10 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns J20 130th ST over Side Ditch-Sunvalleycree?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.