US Bridges

E44 1st ST over Drainage

Good

Tama County, Iowa · 083131108 · Structure no. 000000000004431

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E44 1st ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying E44 1st ST over Drainage in Tama County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, projected to reach 310 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesE44 1st ST
CrossesDrainage
Location083131108
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTama County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.00701, -92.32261
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E44 1st ST over Drainage built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is E44 1st ST over Drainage 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does E44 1st ST over Drainage carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E44 1st ST over Drainage?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns E44 1st ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.