US Bridges

Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Sioux County, Iowa · 1.3 Mi. E of S.R. B-46 · Structure no. 000000000048460

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,910
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch in Sioux County, Iowa. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 71 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 1,910 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,910 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIa 10
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.3 Mi. E of S.R. B-46
RouteState Highway 10
StateIowa
Coordinates43.0217, -96.48963
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 rating20.3 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
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 traffic1,910 (2022)
Projected traffic1,910 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 10 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Ia 10 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,910 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Ia 10 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.