Name
SE04 Assessing the Flood Reduction Benefits of On-Road Structures in Iowa
Date & Time
Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 4:45 PM - 5:35 PM
Description
On-Road Structures (ORS) offer a promising alternative to traditional culvert/bridge design, with the potential to better mitigate flood impacts.  ORS use roadway embankments as dams to control flow into culverts, providing flood storage during peak flow events.  Several Iowa counties have implemented ORS in HUC12 watersheds, with anecdotal evidence indicating reduced flood impacts from recent extreme rainfall events.  This presentation will provide an overview of the project, and demonstrate the web-based information platform that was developed to guide and enhance ORS adoption in Iowa.
Location Name
Utopia D
Full Address
Schaumburg Convention Center and Renaissance Hotel
1551 N Thoreau Dr
Schaumburg, IL 60173
United States
Session Type
Technical Session