US Bridges

Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch

Good

Worth County, Iowa · 100213404 · Structure no. 000000000356531

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch in Worth County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 41 vehicles a day, projected to reach 41 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesJonquil Ave
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location100213404
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWorth County
StateIowa
Coordinates43.43705, -93.32047
Functional classRural Local

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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.3 US tons
Inventory rating29.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic41 (2022)
Projected traffic41 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Jonquil Ave 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 2023.

How much traffic does Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 41 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Jonquil Ave over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.