US Bridges

Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive

Good

Bremer County, Iowa · 093112502 · Structure no. 000000000011211

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
254
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 254 vehicles a day, projected to reach 254 by 2044. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDivision ST
CrossesLittle Wapsipinicon Rive
Location093112502
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.8425, -92.10146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic254 (2022)
Projected traffic254 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive carry?

About 254 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Division ST over Little Wapsipinicon Rive?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.