US Bridges

Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70

Good

Story County, Iowa · Dunn Street · Structure no. 000000000505705

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70 in Story County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 170 vehicles a day, projected to reach 170 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesDunn Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch #70
LocationDunn Street
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.10736, -93.64626
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.4 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.7 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 traffic170 (2022)
Projected traffic170 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70 built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70 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 2022.

How much traffic does Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70?

The structure is 25 ft (7.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Dunn Street over Drainage Ditch #70?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.