US Bridges

FM over Drainage Ditch 107

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 093252902 · Structure no. 000000000358981

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
114 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
469
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM over Drainage Ditch 107 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Drainage Ditch 107 in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 469 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 469 by 2044. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesFM
CrossesDrainage Ditch 107
Location093252902
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.8397, -93.8329
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2022)
Projected traffic469 by 2044
Trucks37%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 FM over Drainage Ditch 107 built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM over Drainage Ditch 107 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 2024.

How much traffic does FM over Drainage Ditch 107 carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.

How long is FM over Drainage Ditch 107?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns FM over Drainage Ditch 107?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.