Local over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWinnebago County, Iowa · 098250601 · Structure no. 000000000344460
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage Ditch is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage Ditch in Winnebago County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 75 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 other load-capacity restriction.
It carries about 35 vehicles a day, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 24 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is Local 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Local over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 35 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.