US Bridges

C54 265th ST over Drainage

Poor

Wright County, Iowa · 091232903 · Structure no. 000000000054501

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
609
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C54 265th ST over Drainage is a prestressed concrete tee beam 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 609 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 609 by 2044. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesC54 265th ST
CrossesDrainage
Location091232903
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWright County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.66643, -93.58763
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating29.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic609 (2022)
Projected traffic609 by 2044
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

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 609 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is C54 265th ST over Drainage?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns C54 265th ST over Drainage?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.