US Bridges

E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River

Fair

Black Hawk County, Iowa · 90-11-10-03 · Structure no. 000000000076035

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
348 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,493
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 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 1,493 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,493 by 2044. The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE Cedar-Wapsi RD
CrossesWapsipincon River
Location90-11-10-03
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBlack Hawk County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.61356, -92.12852
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43.4 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length348 ft (106.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,493 (2022)
Projected traffic1,493 by 2044
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River 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 Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River carry?

About 1,493 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River?

The structure is 348 ft (106.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Cedar-Wapsi RD over Wapsipincon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.