Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13
PoorPosted for loadWright County, Iowa · 090260804 · Structure no. 000000000357010
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 72
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 98 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 72 vehicles a day, projected to reach 72 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13 built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13 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 Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13 carry?
About 72 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Local over Drainage Ditch 11-13?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.