J35 over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadTaylor County, Iowa · 069332801 · Structure no. 000000000049900
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 210
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
J35 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying J35 over Drainage Ditch in Taylor County, Iowa. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was J35 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.
What condition is J35 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does J35 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is J35 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns J35 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.