US Bridges

Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Shelby County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 44 · Structure no. 000000000048091

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
209 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch in Shelby County, Iowa. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2044. The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 191
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location2.7 Mi. N of Jct. Ia 44
RouteState Highway 191
CountyShelby County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67919, -95.49154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating47.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length209 ft (63.7 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2044
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 191 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 209 ft (63.7 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 191 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.