C54 265th ST over Drainage
PoorWright County, Iowa · 091242505 · Structure no. 000000000054481
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 103 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 569
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
C54 265th ST over Drainage is a concrete continuous slab carrying C54 265th ST over Drainage in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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.
It carries about 569 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 569 by 2044. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 C54 265th ST over Drainage built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is C54 265th ST over Drainage 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does C54 265th ST over Drainage carry?
About 569 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is C54 265th ST over Drainage?
The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns C54 265th ST over Drainage?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.