Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch
GoodWright County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. N of S.R. C30 · Structure no. 000000000054461
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,490
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 17 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch carry?
About 1,490 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.
How long is Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Ia 17 over Drainage Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.