US Bridges

E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 89-11-03-01-10 · Structure no. 000000000075480

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
49
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 105 years old, older than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 49 vehicles a day, projected to reach 49 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Big Rock RD
CrossesTrib to Wapsipinicon Rvr
Location89-11-03-01-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates42.55531, -92.12911
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.8 US tons
Inventory rating31.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic49 (2022)
Projected traffic49 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr carry?

About 49 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns E Big Rock RD over Trib to Wapsipinicon Rvr?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.