US 18 over Drainage Ditch

Fair Condition68 years old3,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyPalo Alto
Location4.6 Mi. E Of E Jct. Ia 4
CarriesUS 18
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Coordinates43.11213, -94.58766

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Max Span25.9 ft (7.9 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area82.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1958

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic3,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic21%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection823
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000039150

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