Dogwood over Drainage Ditch
PoorPosted for loadWorth County, Iowa · 099223402 · Structure no. 000000000356251
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 236
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Dogwood over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Dogwood over Drainage Ditch in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 236 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 236 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Dogwood over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Dogwood 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Dogwood over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 236 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Dogwood over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Dogwood over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.