Local over Farmers Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWoodbury County, Iowa · 087460601 · Structure no. 000000000352520
- Built
- 1900
- 125 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 111 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Farmers Ditch is a steel truss - thru carrying Local over Farmers Ditch in Woodbury County, Iowa. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 125 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 3 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, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2044. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 19 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Farmers Ditch built?
It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is Local over Farmers 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Local over Farmers Ditch carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is Local over Farmers Ditch?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Farmers Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.