US 18 over Drainage Ditch

Fair Condition101 years old1,880 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyFayette
Location0.1 Mi. W Of Jct. SR W14
CarriesUS 18
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Coordinates42.96479, -91.95368

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignSlab
Total Length54.1 ft (16.5 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width48.6 ft (14.8 m)
Deck Area244.2 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1925 (reconstructed 1963)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,880 (2022)
Truck Traffic20%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number000000000024390

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