US Bridges

Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 0.4 Mi. W of Jct. SR V5C · Structure no. 000000000015691

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2042. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesIa 93
CrossesWapsipinicon River Ovflw
Location0.4 Mi. W of Jct. SR V5C
RouteState Highway 93
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.83347, -92.25811
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating95.6 US tons
Inventory rating40.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2022)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw 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 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Ia 93 over Wapsipinicon River Ovflw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.