E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River
PoorClosed to trafficBlack Hawk County, Iowa · 90-11-23-01 · Structure no. 000000000076090
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2020
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 137 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River is a steel truss - thru carrying E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River in Black Hawk County, Iowa. It was built in 1945, so it is 80 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 17 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 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 | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Superstructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| Substructure | 0 Failed | Out of service and beyond corrective action. |
| 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 E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025.
What condition is E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River 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 September 2020.
How much traffic does E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns E Bennington RD over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.