US Bridges

College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk

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Cedar County, Iowa · 0 · Structure no. 000000000012381

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
70 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
778
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk is a concrete slab carrying College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 778 vehicles a day, projected to reach 778 by 2043. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCollege ST
CrossesW Branch Wapsinonoc Crk
Location0
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCedar County
StateIowa
Coordinates41.67356, -91.34372
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic778 (2021)
Projected traffic778 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is College 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 College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk carry?

About 778 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns College ST over W Branch Wapsinonoc Crk?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.