Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow
FairBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 2.7 Mi. W of SR V62 · Structure no. 000000000076000
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 77 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,240
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow is a concrete continuous slab carrying Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.
It carries about 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,240 by 2042. The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow carry?
About 1,240 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow?
The structure is 77 ft (23.5 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 281 over Wapsie River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.