Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9
GoodWright County, Iowa · 0.2 Mi. N of W Jct. Ia 3 · Structure no. 000000000054451
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 83 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,490 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,490 by 2043. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9 built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9 carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9?
The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch #9?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.