US 59 over Drainage Ditch

Fair Condition60 years old5,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyShelby
Location2.8 Mi. S Of Jct. Ia 44
CarriesUS 59
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Coordinates41.60649, -95.33496

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Culvert5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length24.9 ft (7.6 m)
Max Span12.1 ft (3.7 m)
Deck Area101.8 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1966

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,000 (2023)
Truck Traffic18%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000047790

Nearby Bridges

Local over Small Stream 1.4 mi Fair US 59 over Jensen Creek 1.5 mi Fair Linden RD over Small Stream 1.6 mi Good FM over W Nishnabotna River 2.0 mi Good FM over Silver Creek 2.5 mi Fair Juniper RD over Small Stream 2.8 mi Fair 660th ST over Silver Creek 2.8 mi Good US 59 over West Nishnabotna River 2.9 mi Fair Ia 44 over West Nishnabotna River 2.9 mi Fair Exchange ST over Drainage 3.1 mi Fair