US Bridges

190th ST over Wapsipinicon River

Poor

Bremer County, Iowa · 092111901 · Structure no. 000000000079291

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
361 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
727
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

190th ST over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 190th ST over Wapsipinicon River in Bremer County, Iowa. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 4 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.

It carries about 727 vehicles a day, projected to reach 727 by 2044. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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Carries190th ST
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location092111901
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBremer County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.77306, -92.19618
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length361 ft (110 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic727 (2022)
Projected traffic727 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 190th ST over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is 190th ST 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does 190th ST over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 727 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 190th ST over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns 190th ST over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.