US Bridges

FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 091112005 · Structure no. 000000000078501

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
411 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 432 by 2043. The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesFM 252nd ST
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location091112005
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.6822, -92.16767
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.6 US tons
Inventory rating27.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length411 ft (125.3 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2022)
Projected traffic432 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 411 ft (125.3 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns FM 252nd ST over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.