Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3
PoorPosted for loadWebster County, Iowa · 090303401 · Structure no. 000000000344150
- Built
- 1913
- 112 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3 in Webster County, Iowa. It was built in 1913 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 112 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 4 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3 built?
It was built in 1913, making it 112 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3 carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage Ditch No. 3?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.