280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR
PoorCedar County, Iowa · 079040301 · Structure no. 000000000102071
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 26
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 75 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 3 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 26 vehicles a day, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR carry?
About 26 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns 280th ST over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.