FM over Garretson Ditch

Poor Condition71 years old71 vehicles/day

Location

StateIowa
CountyWoodbury
Location087460501
CarriesFM
CrossesGarretson Ditch
Coordinates42.38751, -96.23066

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length169.0 ft (51.5 m)
Max Span80.1 ft (24.4 m)
Deck Width22.0 ft (6.7 m)
Deck Area345.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1955

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic71 (2022)
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection724
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000352510

Nearby Bridges

Local over Farmers Ditch 0.7 mi Poor D-25 over Elliot Creek 0.7 mi Poor D25 Old HWY 141 over Big Whiskey Creek 1.1 mi Good D 25 over Small Stream 1.3 mi Poor FM over Drainage 1.4 mi Good Walnut ST over Elliott Creek 1.5 mi Good Walnut ST over Creek 1.6 mi Good Local over Stream 1.6 mi Fair FM over Little Whiskey Creek 1.8 mi Good Local over Creek 1.8 mi Poor