US Bridges

Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River

Good

Buchanan County, Iowa · 088083204 · Structure no. 000000000363860

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
324 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2013 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River in Buchanan County, Iowa. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 130 by 2043. The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesNolan Ave
CrossesWapsipinicon River
Location088083204
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyBuchanan County
StateIowa
Coordinates42.39916, -91.81207
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length324 ft (98.8 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2013)
Projected traffic130 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nolan Ave 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2013 count).

How long is Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River?

The structure is 324 ft (98.8 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Nolan Ave over Wapsipinicon River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.