I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek
FairCedar County, Iowa · 1.97 Mi. W of S.R. X40 · Structure no. 000000000018560
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 52 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 39,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 39,700 vehicles a day, roughly 37% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,700 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek carry?
About 39,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 37% are trucks.
How long is I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).
Who owns I-80 over Middle Wapsinonoc Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.