US Bridges

2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River

Fair

Buchanan County, Iowa · T88N-R9W-S04-N90.9-E87.3 · Structure no. 000000000006220

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,834
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 2,834 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2,834 by 2043. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd ST SW
CrossesWapsipinicon River
LocationT88N-R9W-S04-N90.9-E87.3
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.46764, -91.89441
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,834 (2022)
Projected traffic2,834 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$650,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was 2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is 2nd ST SW 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does 2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 2,834 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is 2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd ST SW over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.