US Bridges

180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon

Fair

Bremer County, Iowa · 092111301 · Structure no. 000000000079251

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 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 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2043. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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Carries180th ST
CrossesLittle Wapsipinicon
Location092111301
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.78778, -92.08662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating42.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2022)
Projected traffic26 by 2043
Trucks0%
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 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon 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 2022.

How much traffic does 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns 180th ST over Little Wapsipinicon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.