US Bridges

Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk

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Cedar County, Iowa · 000000000 · Structure no. 000000000012371

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,410
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk is a concrete continuous slab carrying Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 3,410 vehicles a day, projected to reach 3,410 by 2042. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesMain ST
CrossesW Branch Wapsinonoc Crk
Location000000000
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67139, -91.34336
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88.4 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,410 (2022)
Projected traffic3,410 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk carry?

About 3,410 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Main ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.