US Bridges

City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek

Good

Cedar County, Iowa · 079041705 · Structure no. 000000000102161

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
77
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek in Cedar County, Iowa. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 77 vehicles a day, projected to reach 77 by 2043. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCity Street
CrossesW Br Wapsinonoc Creek
Location079041705
RouteCity Street 0
StateIowa
Coordinates41.65669, -91.33119
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.7 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic77 (2021)
Projected traffic77 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek 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 City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek carry?

About 77 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns City Street over W Br Wapsinonoc Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.