Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch
PoorPosted for loadAdams County, Iowa · 072321101 · Structure no. 000000000059450
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch in Adams County, Iowa. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Walnut Avenue over Cipra Branch?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.