FM over Wapsipinicon River
PoorBuchanan County, Iowa · 089100802 · Structure no. 000000000083090
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 351 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,390
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
FM over Wapsipinicon River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FM over Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,390 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,390 by 2044. The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 FM over Wapsipinicon River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is FM 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does FM over Wapsipinicon River carry?
About 1,390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is FM over Wapsipinicon River?
The structure is 351 ft (107 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns FM over Wapsipinicon River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.