US Bridges

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 1.9 Mi. W of SR L37 · Structure no. 000000000053350

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,230
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 1,230 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIa 175
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location1.9 Mi. W of SR L37
RouteState Highway 175
StateIowa
Coordinates42.21838, -95.75115
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,230 (2022)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 175 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ia 175 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.