N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch
GoodTaylor County, Iowa · 068330706 · Structure no. 000000000049891
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 37 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 417
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 417 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 417 by 2044. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is N44 Lake RD 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 417 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns N44 Lake RD over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.