US Bridges

Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR

PoorPosted for load

Cedar County, Iowa · 079041104 · Structure no. 000000000102127

Built
1904
121 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1904 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 121 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 4 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: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 5 by 2044. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesEureka Ave
CrossesMiddle Br Wapsininoc CR
Location079041104
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65872, -91.28832
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating30.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2022)
Projected traffic5 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR built?

It was built in 1904, making it 121 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc 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 Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsininoc CR?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.