Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River
FairBuchanan County, Iowa · In Independence · Structure no. 000000000015950
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 341 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River is a concrete continuous arch - deck carrying Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 98 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2044. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Ia 150 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 9,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Ia 150 over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.