US Bridges

Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch

Fair

Woodbury County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000010870

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,347
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,347 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,347 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSteuben ST
Crosses14th ST Drainage Ditch
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWoodbury County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.50463, -96.38892
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,347 (2021)
Projected traffic3,347 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch carry?

About 3,347 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Steuben ST over 14th ST Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.