US Bridges

D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson

Good

Woodbury County, Iowa · 086450601 · Structure no. 000000000350951

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson is a concrete continuous slab carrying D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesD53 280th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch Garretson
Location086450601
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.3006, -96.13503
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2022)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$30,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson 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 2023.

How much traffic does D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns D53 280th ST over Drainage Ditch Garretson?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.