US Bridges

295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 090231103 · Structure no. 000000000356591

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11 vehicles a day, projected to reach 11 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Carries295th ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch #7
Location090231103
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.623, -93.53639
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11 (2021)
Projected traffic11 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7 built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7 carry?

About 11 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m).

Who owns 295th ST over Drainage Ditch #7?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.