Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR
PoorCedar County, Iowa · 079041402 · Structure no. 000000000102131
- Built
- 1895
- 130 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 39 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1895 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 130 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2044. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR built?
It was built in 1895, making it 130 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Eureka Ave 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 Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR?
The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Eureka Ave over Middle Br Wapsinonoc CR?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.