US Bridges

Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch

Good

Wapello County, Iowa · 072133101 · Structure no. 000000000009351

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2020
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,488
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch in Wapello County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 1,488 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,488 by 2043. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIa 958/MADISON
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location072133101
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates40.98754, -92.4097
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 inspectionJune 2020
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,488 (2022)
Projected traffic1,488 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 958/MADISON 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 June 2020.

How much traffic does Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,488 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 958/MADISON over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.