US Bridges

North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch

Good

Wright County, Iowa · 091262202 · Structure no. 000000000503816

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch in Wright County, Iowa. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 25 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Davis Ave
CrossesWright Co. Drain Ditch
Location091262202
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.67901, -93.91235
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2021)
Projected traffic25 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch 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 North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns North Davis Ave over Wright Co. Drain Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.