US Bridges

Water ST over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 8808345748 · Structure no. 000000000009661

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
426 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,169
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Water ST over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Water ST over Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Iowa average of 45.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,169 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,169 by 2043. The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesWater ST
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location8808345748
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39192, -91.76255
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length426 ft (129.8 m)
Longest span117 ft (35.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,169 (2022)
Projected traffic1,169 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Water ST over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Water ST over Wapsipinicon River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Water ST over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 1,169 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Water ST over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 426 ft (129.8 m) long with a longest span of 117 ft (35.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Water ST over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.