US 69 over Drainage Ditch
FairWright County, Iowa · 2.2 MI N of JCT SR C70 · Structure no. 000000000054250
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,020
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 69 over Drainage Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 69 over Drainage Ditch in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 96 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,020 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2044. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 69 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 69 over Drainage Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does US 69 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 2,020 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is US 69 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns US 69 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.